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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Loyal Dog Hachiko Day (Akita Prefecture) "Loyal Dog Hachiko Day" is a commemorative day celebrating the loyalty of Hachiko, an Akita dog who waited at Shibuya Station for 10 years for his late master to return. The day was established on April 8, 1934 (Showa 9).
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The day Miyagi (asteroid) was discovered (Miyagi Prefecture) Asteroid Miyagi was discovered on April 6, 1999, at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, USA.
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The day Sendai became a designated city (Miyagi Prefecture) On April 1, 1989 (Heisei 1), which also marked the 100th anniversary of the city's establishment, Sendai became the 11th designated city in Japan, and Aoba Ward...
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Shimazaki Toson's Birthday (Temporarily Staying in Sendai City) Today, March 25th, is the birthday of Shimazaki Toson, a Meiji-era poet and novelist. He was born on March 25th, 1872 (February 17th, 1872 in the lunar calendar) in Chikuma...
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The Sendai Airport Access Line opened on March 18, 2007 (Heisei 19). The line connects Sendai Station in Aoba Ward, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, with Sendai Airport Station in Natori City, Miyagi Prefecture.
Located in the center of Sendai City, about 2 km south of JR Sendai Station, across the Atago Bridge, on a cliff along the Hirose River, stands an archaeological site dotted with strange caves. The Atagoyama Yokoanabogun (Atago Mountain Cave Tombs)...
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The day the main tunnel of the Seikan Tunnel was completed (Aomori Prefecture): On March 10, 1985 (Showa 60), the main tunnel of the Seikan Tunnel was fully completed, connecting Honshu and Hokkaido by land...
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Musubimaru's Birthday (Miyagi Prefecture) Musubimaru, the tourism promotional mascot for Sendai City and Miyagi Prefecture, was born on March 8, 2007 (Heisei 19). His face is shaped like a rice ball...
When you think of Miyagi Prefecture, you think of sea squirts! Many people probably think of sea squirts! This time, we'll introduce five sea squirt souvenirs that can be stored at room temperature and are recommended as souvenirs or snacks! What is a sea squirt?...
