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Akita Shinkansen Opening Anniversary (Akita Prefecture) The Akita Shinkansen opened on March 22, 1997 (Heisei 9) as the second mini-shinkansen in history after the Yamagata Shinkansen.
"Glamping" is a coined word meaning "glamorous" and "camping," and refers to camping that can be enjoyed casually without bringing anything with you, as if you were staying at a luxury hotel. In this article, we will introduce camping at home...
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Yurihonjo City is home to "Honkai Shishimai Bangaku," a folk performing art that has been passed down for generations and designated as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property of Japan. "Honkai Shishimai Bangaku" is...
Futatsui is a region in the eastern part of Noshiro City, Akita Prefecture. It was formerly an independent municipality known as Futatsui Town. In 2006, it merged with Noshiro City and is now part of Noshiro City.
Namahage is a visiting deity that is said to exist around the Oga Peninsula in Akita Prefecture. Shinzan Shrine, the current center of this legend, holds the annual Namahage Purple Lantern Festival, which is held in celebration of the...
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Oga City, Akita Prefecture, is the sacred ground of Namahage, arguably the most famous visiting deity in Japan. Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT: Why do Namahage carry knives and punish people?.
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The slightly unfamiliar name "chorogi" and its unique red, swirling appearance may surprise those who see it for the first time, making them wonder if it's even edible. However, this chorogi is native to Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture...
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Shotaro Ishinomori's Birthday (Miyagi Prefecture) To commemorate the birthday of Shotaro Ishinomori, a famous Showa-era manga artist who was described as the "King of Manga" and "Emperor of Manga," the "Shotaro Ishinomori Birthday Anniversary" is celebrated.
In the railway industry, "electrification" refers to the ability to supply electricity to trains by, for example, stringing overhead wires (electrical cables) above the tracks. Generally, vehicles that run on rails are called "trains.".
Kokeshi dolls are one of the traditional crafts representative of the Tohoku region. They are a craft that has spread over a fairly wide area, with at least one unique style found in every prefecture in the Tohoku region. This time, we will be looking at some of these kokeshi...
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