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Three large standing neputa statues

[Goshogawara, Aomori Prefecture] The thrilling Goshogawara Tachineputa festival - experience its history and excitement all year round...

The Goshogawara Tachineputa Festival, one of the "Three Great Neputa Festivals of Aomori," along with the Nebuta Festival in Aomori City and the Hirosaki Neputa Festival in Hirosaki City, is held every year on August 4th in Goshogawara City, Aomori Prefecture.

NakaNaka2022.09.14

Summer food in Yamagata! | "Mizukake Gohan" is the perfect dish for the heatwaves and lingering summer heat!

When it's hot, your appetite decreases, doesn't it? Did you know there's a super easy meal you can eat easily, even on the hottest days? It was featured on a certain TV program in the past...

ikokeikoke2022.09.06

[Yamagata Prefecture] The nationally famous Obanazawa watermelon is actually one of Yamagata's many other delicious watermelons...

View this post on Instagram InstagramNagai City Tourism Association on Instagram: "Yamagata Arcadia Tourism Bureau's experience tour "Water...

ikokeikoke2022.08.27

[Yamagata Prefecture] I went to the Hanagasa Festival! A photo book and an introduction to Yamagata Prefecture's festivals that you can still enjoy

The Yamagata Hanagasa Festival began on August 5th, so I arrived early and enjoyed the photo panel exhibition commemorating the 60th anniversary of the festival, which heightened my excitement. This time, I'll be showcasing the photos from the retrospective panels...

ikokeikoke2022.08.15

[Yamagata Prefecture] Recommended for summer! 5 popular shaved ice shops in Yamagata Prefecture!

As summer approaches and the hot days continue, you'll find yourself craving something cold. This time, we'll introduce some shaved ice perfect for summer that you can enjoy in Yamagata Prefecture. This is a traditional shaved ice...

Hiroyuki OkaHiroyuki Oka2022.08.13

[Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture] Held for the first time in three years! I participated in the long-awaited Sendai Tanabata Festival...

I participated in the Sendai Tanabata Festival, which was held over three days from August 6th to 8th, 2022. This time, I'll be focusing on the fireworks at the pre-festival and the Tanabata decorations at the main festival...

Hiroyuki OkaHiroyuki Oka2022.08.12

Akita Kanto Festival 2022 returns for the first time in three years! Introducing the highlights [Akita Prefecture]

Many people who are going to see the Akita Kanto Festival for the first time will want to know in advance what the highlights are. In this article, we will introduce the Akita Kanto Festival 2022...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.08.03

[Akita Prefecture] Things to know before enjoying Akita's representative summer festival, the Kanto Festival...

The Akita Kanto Festival is one of the most famous summer festivals in Tohoku, and many people would love to attend, but are unsure what kind of festival it is. In this article, we will introduce the Akita Kanto Festival...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.08.02

[Iwate Prefecture] Enjoy the Morioka Sansa Odori Festival! Highlights and how to enjoy the festival, which is being held for the first time in three years...

Photo courtesy of Morioka Sansa Odori Executive Committee. Morioka Sansa Odori, Iwate's most famous summer festival, will be held for four days from August 1st to 4th, for the first time in three years! "Watching the Sansa Odori as a summer memory...".

NakaNaka2022.07.31

[Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture] The festival has been renewed! How to enjoy the new festival to the fullest...

The Fukushima Waraji Festival is held every year in early August in Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture. Japan's largest straw sandals are donated to Haguro Shrine on Mount Shinobu, and prayers for good health and safety are made. In 2019,...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2022.07.30

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    What is Damakomochi? A detailed explanation of its origins and differences from Kiritanpo [Akita Prefecture]
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    [Part 2] Aizu samurai cultivated apples! How were Western varieties introduced?
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    A writer from Miyagi explains the Imoni Wars! [Miyagi/Yamagata]
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    "Zunda mochi" that lasts for a long time at room temperature, available at Sendai Station, is the perfect souvenir! [Miya...
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    Did the God of Fortune really exist? The Legend of Sendai Shiro! [Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture]
  • Minamiaizu District, Fukushima Prefecture: The Nasu volcanic belt is home to abundant hot springs.
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    "Mogami Safflower" certified as a Japanese Heritage and Japanese Agricultural Heritage [Yamagata Prefecture]
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    Atago Shrine on Mount Atago (Sendai City) is the guardian deity of the years of the Dragon and Snake, and enshrines the fire god Kagutsuchi...
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    A rock with a demon's hand in it? Mitsuishi Shrine, where Iwate's roots are woven. (Iwate Prefecture)
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Ioji Temple's main gate
Ioji Temple, the family temple of the Sato brothers Tsugunobu and Tadanobu, two of Yoshitsune's four great generals, and their families [Fukuoka].
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Migratory birds of Izunuma
People have lived on this fertile land since ancient times, and during the Edo period it was the territory of the Sendai domain...
[Series 2: The Battle of Zenkunen and the Battle of Gosannen] The Battle of Zenkunen was fought again after a truce...
How do you address people in Tsugaru dialect? "Odo," "Oga," "Appa," etc. are used for family members and first-person pronouns...
[Akita Prefecture] Before enjoying Akita's representative summer festival, the Kanto Festival!...
The gate of Yokoyama Fudoson
Is one of Japan's three Fudo temples in Miyagi Prefecture? Tome City's Shirauosan Daitokuji Temple and Yokoyama Fudo...
Sasano Ittobori's "Otaka Poppo" and "Kodai Poppo"
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Yasu Falls
Yasunotaki Falls in Akita Prefecture is ranked a proud 2nd among Japan's 100 best waterfalls!
The bus comes once a day
Is the statement "The bus comes once a day" from the movie "We're Going to Tokyo" actually true?.
Nishikicho Toramai (Kamaishi City)
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[Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture] Visit the hot springs associated with the Uesugi clan of the Yonezawa domain
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