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Tsurunomai Bridge - Evening view

What is Tsuru-no-Mai Bridge, the longest triple-arch wooden bridge in Japan, located in Tsuruta Town, Aomori Prefecture?

Tsuru-no-Mai Bridge in Tsuruta Town, Aomori Prefecture, is the longest triple-arch wooden bridge in Japan, stretching over 300 meters in length. With Mount Iwaki, Tsuru-no-Mai Bridge (also known as the Mawari-zeki Otameike Pond) in the background...

RyokoRyoko2026.01.08

Seated Yakushi Nyorai statue at Enichiji Temple (reconstruction)

Is Enichiji Temple, founded by the high priest Tokuichi of the Hosso sect, the birthplace of Aizu Buddhist culture? [Fukuoka].

Bandai Town, Yama District, Fukushima Prefecture, is located northeast of Aizuwakamatsu City, at the southern foot of Mount Bandai. Here, there is a temple called Enichiji, which once flourished as a hub of Buddhist culture in the Aizu region.

AoiwaAoiwa2026.01.07

Image of the Ou-Uetsu Shinkansen route

Will the Ou-Uetsu Shinkansen actually come to fruition?

The most well-known Shinkansen line running through the Tohoku region is the Tohoku Shinkansen, which connects Tokyo Station and Shin-Aomori Station. The Tohoku Shinkansen connects directly with conventional train lines (known as a mini-Shinkansen system) to...

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2026.01.06

Only see it now! 4 spots in Fukushima Prefecture where you can see spectacular winter views

Snow, ice, and cold winds. Fukushima Prefecture is hit by bitterly cold winters, but it is precisely because of this cold that some beautiful scenery can be seen. This time, we will introduce some of the most thrilling winter scenery...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2026.01.05

E10 series exterior

What is the new "E10 Series" train scheduled to appear on the Tohoku Shinkansen?

If you ride a Tohoku Shinkansen train, there's a good chance you'll ride in a car with a green body and pink stripes. These are JR East's E5 series trains. The Tokaido Shinkansen...

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2026.01.01

Kashima-sama in Suehirocho

A giant doll Jizo statue is enshrined within the grounds! Iwasaki Hachiman Shrine in Yuzawa City (Akita Prefecture)

Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture. This area is famous as the birthplace of Ono no Komachi and the birthplace of Inaniwa udon. However, Iwasaki Hachiman Shrine in Yuzawa City is home to a "doll Dosojin," a guardian deity made from natural objects...

AoiwaAoiwa2025.12.29

Futodama no Mikoto appears in the second act, "Hoheimai"

Sakaki-ryu Aoma Kagura at Aoma Shrine | A venerable Kagura dance performed in Kyoto [Sen...

What is Sakaki-ryu Aosokagura? The history of Sakaki-ryu Aosokagura dates back to 1807 (Bunka 4), when Suzuki Tsushima, the 32nd head priest of Aosoka Shrine, traveled to Kyoto and met with the head of the Kyoto Shinto Shrine Haku Shirakawa...

AoiwaAoiwa2025.12.28

Hirosaki Castle: The entire castle tower was moved | The cutting edge of cultural property restoration on display at the moving shop [Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture]

Hirosaki Castle in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, has been undergoing a "hikiya" (moving) project since 2015 to move the castle tower approximately 70 meters from its original location. The building was moved as is, without being dismantled...

RyokoRyoko2025.12.23

Mount Iwate is an active volcano! The Yakehashiri lava flow covers the base of the volcano in a black blanket...

Mount Iwate (2,038m above sea level), the highest peak in Iwate Prefecture, is a symbol of the prefecture and has been selected as one of Japan's 100 most famous mountains. On its northeastern slope, there is a lava flow known as the "Yakehashiri (or Yakebashiri)"...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2025.12.17

Namekawa Shrine: A power spot where the guardian deity of work and children resides! [Fukushima Prefecture]...

May your children grow up healthy, or may your business run smoothly. Many people pray for these things every day, for themselves and their families. This time, we will introduce the power...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2025.12.11

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