![What day is it today? Tohoku Edition [1109]](https://jp.neft.asia/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/1109-600x420.png.webp)
Hideyo Noguchi's Birthday (Fukushima Prefecture) Physician and bacteriologist Hideyo Noguchi is known for his research into yellow fever and syphilis as a researcher at the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research in the United States.
![What day is it today? Tohoku Edition [1104]](https://jp.neft.asia/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/1104-600x420.png.webp)
Founding Date of Toho Bank (Fukushima Prefecture) Toho Bank, Fukushima Prefecture's first regional bank, headquartered in Fukushima City, was established on November 4, 1941 (Showa 16) as a joint venture between the Koriyama Commercial Bank, the Aizu Bank, and the Shirakawa Seya Bank.
On a whim, I decided to visit the Azuma Mountain Range in Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture, on October 21st. My mountaineering friends had been recommending it to me, saying things like, "Azuma Kofuji is great, and Issaikyozan is great, too.".
"Walking around town is fun!" is the theme of this series, where we explore the charms of towns by strolling around them. This time, we're looking for retro items in Motomiya City, Fukushima Prefecture, where traditional streetscapes remain...
![What day is it today? Tohoku Edition [0928]](https://jp.neft.asia/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/0928-600x420.png.webp)
Shinsengumi's Saito Hajime's Death Anniversary (Fukushima Prefecture) September 28th marks the death anniversary of Saito Hajime, who served as assistant vice-commander, commander of the Fourth and Third Units, and swordsmanship instructor in the Shinsengumi during the late Edo period. He was a member of the Kyoto Guard...
![What day is it today? Tohoku Edition [0924]](https://jp.neft.asia/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/0924-600x420.png.webp)
The day Iitatemura (asteroid) was discovered (Fukushima Prefecture) Asteroid Iitatemura was discovered on September 24, 1989, in Kani City, Gifu Prefecture, by astrophotographers Yoshikane Mizuno and Toshimasa Furuta.
R Artisan Co., Ltd., headquartered in Tamura City, Fukushima Prefecture, is a signboard company that handles outdoor advertising. However, this company has another surprising side to it. That is, Matsumoto...
![What day is it today? Tohoku Edition [0922]](https://jp.neft.asia/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/0922-600x420.png.webp)
The day Aizu Tsuruga Castle surrendered during the Boshin War (Fukushima Prefecture) The Aizu War, a major battlefield in the Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture, was celebrated on September 22, 1868 (Gregorian calendar).
Each prefecture in the Tohoku region has a wide variety of foods that go well with rice, known as "rice accompaniments." This time, we'll be introducing the Aizu Tenpo "Okazu Miso" series. This dish features a rich miso paste and plenty of ingredients...
Did you know that there are areas known as the "Three Great Frontiers of Japan"? They are Towada City in Aomori Prefecture, Kawaminami Town in Miyazaki Prefecture, and Yabuki Town in Nishishirakawa District, Fukushima Prefecture, which we will introduce here. Now...
