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Osaki Hachiman Shrine's Matsutaki Festival (Miyagi Prefecture) In many areas of Miyagi Prefecture, a type of fire festival called the Donto Festival is held on the evening of January 14th, the day before Ko-shogatsu (Little New Year). However, the largest festival in Miyagi Prefecture...
The Ginza Line, a subway line running through Tokyo, is famous as Japan's first "subway" (sometimes called Asia's first). The Ginza Line was the first fully underground line in Japan...
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The day Naruko Onsen (asteroid) was discovered The asteroid Naruko Onsen (Naruko Onsen) was discovered on January 6, 1997, by Takao Kobayashi, an astronomer who has discovered over 2,000 asteroids to date.
Miyagi Prefecture is a popular place for first shrine visits of the year, with many popular shrines to visit, including Osaki Hachimangu Shrine and Toshogu Shrine in Sendai City, as well as Takekoma Shrine, one of Japan's three major Inari shrines, and Shiogama Shrine, the Ichinomiya of Mutsu Province.
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In this article, we will introduce three recommended autumn foliage driving routes in Miyagi Prefecture and the delicious local specialties in the surrounding areas. From the northern and southern parts of the prefecture, you can enjoy classic...
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The summer heat is easing, and autumn is finally here. Although autumn in Tohoku is short, we want to make the most of it! Normally, we would recommend food, autumn leaves, and hiking, but this time we're also looking forward to the weather...
As car camping trips at roadside stations are experiencing a quiet boom, an increasing number of roadside stations are being built with auto campgrounds and hotels. Unfortunately, Miyagi Prefecture does not have any lodging facilities...
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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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On October 5, 2024, the 17th Onikojuro Festival was held in Shiroishi City, which is celebrating its 70th anniversary since becoming a city. Held annually in early October, this festival is representative of Shiroishi City...
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In Matsuyama, Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, stands the mausoleum of the Oniwa (Moniwa) family, famous as senior retainers of the Date clan. They have ruled this area for generations, dating back to the time of Yoshimoto, the second son of Tsunamoto Moniwa, who later became known as one of the Three Great Men of the Date clan.
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