Locations with the same latitude (indicating north-south orientation) on Earth lie on the same line extending east-west on a map. So, if we extend a line horizontally from the prefectural capitals of the six Tohoku prefectures... what would we find at the end of that line...?.
Essential for pickles! Where does salt come from and how is it obtained in the Tohoku region? In the Tohoku region, the technique of pickling vegetables, a vital source of nutrition, has developed remarkably well as a way to survive the long, harsh winters...
This is the second installment of our special feature on pickles from the Tohoku region, focusing on Miyagi, Yamagata, and Fukushima prefectures. Pickles are one of the dishes that clearly reflect regional characteristics, but their history isn't necessarily all from ancient times. ...
Japan is said to be one of the world's leading countries in the use of fermented foods. It's no exaggeration to say that its food culture wouldn't exist without the power of fermentation, including soy sauce and miso, which are indispensable seasonings in Japanese cuisine.
The regional names such as "Aomori," "Sendai," and "Aizu" are printed on car license plates. If you color-code a map of the six Tohoku prefectures, there are a total of 16 different names. However, not all 16 of these names...
We casually look at weather forecasts every day... but have you ever wondered, "Where exactly are the distinctions made between coastal areas, inland areas, eastern areas, and western areas?" Now...
Examples of Itako Spells: As mentioned earlier, Itako chant various incantations, or spells, when performing shamanistic rituals such as spirit mediumship. But what exactly are these incantations like...?.
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The end of the Seii War from 789 to 811: After the Ikomaro Rebellion, the Imperial Court further increased military pressure on the Emishi, frequently resorting to large-scale military force.
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Why did the ancient Tohoku region become a battlefield? As we have seen, Aterui and the other Emishi were in a state of prolonged combat with the Yamato army, but why did the Tohoku region have to become a battlefield in the first place?.
Introduction Although we generally refer to the term "Japan," it is well known that its boundaries have changed over time. For example, Hokkaido was not officially designated as Japanese territory until 1869.
