When traveling to Fukushima Prefecture, souvenirs can be a challenge. Because Fukushima has three distinct regions—Hamadori, Nakadori, and Aizu—it's hard to find souvenirs that are truly representative of Fukushima Prefecture.
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Inawashiro Town in Fukushima Prefecture is famous as the town where Hideyo Noguchi grew up. The Hideyo Noguchi Memorial Museum is located here, and his birthplace has been preserved exactly as it was at the time. The museum also features a...
Tenkyokaku is the villa of Prince Arisugawa Takehito, located in Inawashiro Town, just to the west of Lake Inawashiro. Its Renaissance-style interior makes it one of Japan's most Western-style buildings...
The Aizu Domain School, Nisshinkan, was built adjacent to Aizu-Wakamatsu Castle in 1803 and opened as a domain school for the Aizu Domain. It was one of the largest domain schools in Japan and was said to be one of the leading educational institutions in Aizu.
Iwaki City is attracting attention as a place where visitors can come into contact with ancient fossils. At the Ammonite Center, visitors can actually hold a chisel and hammer and experience excavation. Iwaki City Coal Mine...
The more you get to know Fukushima Prefecture, the deeper you'll find it to be known as the "gateway to Michinoku." Among these, Nihonmatsu's washi paper has a history unmatched by any other region. From a simple atmosphere to a solemn one...
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When people visit Aizu, they tend to focus on Tsuruga Castle and Nisshinkan, but we mustn't forget Nanokamachi Street, located just outside the city center. Here, you'll find traditional Aizu shops...
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Aizu cotton is a traditional cotton fabric handed down in Aizu County, Mutsu Prefecture. It is woven using a plain weave method and is characterized by a navy blue background with white stripes. It is durable, thick, and has a plump texture...
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Momorin, the gentle rabbit, is Fukushima City's tourism promotional mascot. In 2014, her rival, Black Momorin, was also introduced, and together they appeared in Fukushima City's tourism pamphlets and...
Namie Yakisoba, which originated in Namie Town, Futaba County, Fukushima Prefecture, is an incredibly delicious local food loved not only by locals but also by many people both inside and outside the prefecture. However, due to the Great East Japan Earthquake,...
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