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Kamiwarisaki

God cuts two whales and cape! Kamiwarizaki, where the legend of Kamiwari remains [Miyagi Prefecture]

Kamiwarizaki, a scenic spot located in Minamisanriku-cho, Honyoshi-gun, Miyagi Prefecture, is a famous tourist destination that people living in Miyagi Prefecture often hear. But what exactly is it? Many people don't know that...

AoiwaAoiwa2023.10.05

Oku no Hosomichi 7

[Serialization: Following the Narrow Road to the Back of the World ⑦] The journey is finally coming to an end, from Dewa to Uzen, and then north...

On June 10th, 1689 (7/26th of the New Calendar), when Matsuo Basho and Kawai Sora left Mt. Haguro, perhaps due to fatigue, Basho borrowed a horse to descend the mountain...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2023.10.02

[Ryozan Town, Fukushima Prefecture] Full of nature! Ryozen Children's Village where you can play and learn

"Ryozen Children's Village" is located at the foot of the Fukushima Prefectural Natural Park, "Sakaeyama" and is a spot where you can play with your body in an environment that makes the most of nature and experience art indoors...

natsukinatsuki2023.09.29

[Shimogo Town, Fukushima Prefecture] Recommended for the autumn leaves season! Walking around Kannonuma Forest Park

Shimogo Town is famous for its ancient rock cluster "Tower Hettori" and "Ouchijuku", which retains the old-fashioned atmosphere in the present, but that's not the only thing. We recommend the spectacular views during the autumn season...

natsukinatsuki2023.09.28

Oku no Hosomichi 6

[Serialization: Following the narrow path in the back of the valley ⑥] Going down the Mogami River and Dewa, one of Japan's three major Shugendo...

On May 28th, 1689 (7/14th of the New Calendar), Matsuo Basho and Kawai Sora returned to Obanazawa from Yamadera (Tateishi-ji Temple), and Takano Kazue, where they were located next to Oishida Town...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2023.09.27

Oku no Hosomichi 5

[Serialization: Following the narrow path in the back of the mountain ⑤] Struggling with the narrow path through the mountain pass and the difficult checkpoints, we headed to Dewa Province

Matsuo Basho and Kawai Sora, who had a great purpose in visiting Hiraizumi Oshu all the way from Edo, were from Ichinoseki, Iwate Prefecture, and...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2023.09.22

Oku no Hosomichi 4

[Series: Tracing the narrow path of the depths ④] Arriving at Hiraizumi, the Pure Land of the three generations of Fujiwara Basho, a dream of Basho

Matsuo Basho and Kawai Sora, according to Sora Travel Diary, left Matsushima on May 10th (June 26th, 1689) (New Year's calendar) and stayed in Ishinomaki for one night...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2023.09.21

[Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture] Yamagata Prefecture's only inhabited remote island "Tobishima" where you can enjoy migratory birds and sunsets...

Tobishima, a small island floating in the Sea of ​​Japan, is the only inhabited island in Yamagata Prefecture, located 39km northwest of Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture. On nice weather from the island, Mt. Chokai...

ikokeikoke2023.09.20

Oku no Hosomichi 3

[Serialization: Following the narrow path of the depths ③] After leaving Sendai, Basho and Sora arrive at Matsushima by boat from Shiogama.

Matsuo Basho and his disciple Kawai Sora, who left Fukagawa in Edo on March 27th, 1689 (New Calendar 16th May) were in Sendai on May 4th (New Calendar 6th June 20th...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2023.09.19

Oku no Hosomichi 2

[Serialization: Following the narrow path in the back part 2] After arriving in Miyagi Prefecture, Basho and Sora aim for Sendai, the capital of forests.

On May 3rd, 1689 (June 19th June), haiku poet Matsuo Basho (Matsuo Basho) and his disciple Kawai Sora left Iizaka Onsen, and was a difficult spot on the Ou Kaido Road...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2023.09.14

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