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The day Aizu (asteroid) was discovered (Fukushima Prefecture) The asteroid Aizu was discovered on January 7, 2000, at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, USA.
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The anniversary of the death of Akita Toshisue, the first lord of the Miharu Domain (Fukushima Prefecture): Akita Toshisue, the first lord of the Miharu Domain in Mutsu Province and the third head of the Akita family, died on January 3, 1649 (February 14, 1649)...
In this article, we will delve into the history of Princess Mego, the wife of Date Masamune, a famous general from the Sengoku period. In fact, she was born in Miharu Town, Tamura County, Fukushima Prefecture.
Fukushima Prefecture has long been the gateway to the Michinoku region, bringing Western culture with it. While it boasts numerous historic shrines and temples dating back to the Kofun period, it also boasts shrines and temples with shorter histories that honour special deities.
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In Fukushima Prefecture, we recommend the winter festivals in the Aizu region, which receives a lot of snow. Among these festivals, we particularly recommend the Snow Festival, where the soft light of candles magically illuminates the piled snow, creating a beautiful yet solemn atmosphere on a snowy night.
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Nishida-cho, Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture. In this area, which was once home to the village of Takashiba in the Miharu Domain during the feudal era, there is a local toy called the Miharu Koma, which is considered one of Japan's three great horses.
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Ouchi-juku, located in Shimogo Town, Minamiaizu District, Fukushima Prefecture, is a famous tourist spot in Fukushima, thanks to the rows of traditional thatched-roof houses that line the streets. The main street of Ouchi-juku...
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Located about 1 km southwest of JR Aizu-Wakamatsu Station is the town of Kogai-Kuni Shrine, the headquarters of the sericulture community, home to the sacred Minebari Sakura tree, which is over 1,000 years old.
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The former Takizawa Honjin (also known as the Yokoyama Family Residence) is located approximately 3 km northeast of Tsuruga Castle, along the former Shirakawa Kaido road near the entrance to Takizawa Pass, which runs from Aizu-Wakamatsu through Shirakawa to Edo. It is said to be the oldest private residence in the Tohoku region.
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In Fukushima Prefecture, the southernmost of the six Tohoku prefectures, autumn leaves are reaching their peak in the mountainous region of Aizu and the highlands of Urabandai. The leaves are just beginning to change color in the warmer Hamadori and Nakadori areas.
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