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Anniversary of the death of Matsudaira Sadanobu, the third lord of the Shirakawa Domain (Fukushima Prefecture) Matsudaira Sadanobu, the third lord of the Shirakawa Domain in Mutsu Province and grandson of Tokugawa Yoshimune, the eighth shogun of the Edo shogunate, died in May of Bunsei 12 (1829)...
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Birthday of Hoshina Masayuki, the first lord of the Aizu domain (Fukushima Prefecture) Hoshina Masayuki, the founder of the Aizu Matsudaira clan and the first lord of the Aizu domain in Mutsu, was the grandson of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo shogunate, and the second shogun...
Bandai Atami Onsen, located in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture, is a hot spring resort that is widely known throughout the country. It is easily accessible from the city center and can be easily reached by car or train. However, there is more to the area than just the hot springs...
The season for driving, playing outside, and breathing in fresh air has arrived. Motomiya City, Fukushima Prefecture, is home to several popular parks that are great spots for outings. For a place to get some exercise with your kids,...
Fukushima Prefecture is known as the kingdom of fruit. Although I have never lived in Fukushima Prefecture, I have several relatives from Fukushima, and I have been extremely grateful for the fruits produced there throughout my life.
Natto is a classic rice accompaniment. Delicious and nutritionally balanced, it's likely that many households keep it on hand. Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture, is known for its high natto consumption...
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Yamagata Station opened on April 11, 1901 (Meiji 34), when the Ou-South Line (now the Ou Main Line), which previously ran between Fukushima and Yonezawa, was extended from Yonezawa Station.
If you go to a station building or local product section in Fukushima Prefecture, you'll find a wide selection of delicious-looking sweets. This time, we'll be focusing on "Yubeshi," one of the most popular local sweets. Its chewy texture and simple flavor...
Each prefecture has a designated mascot, such as a flower or animal, that symbolizes the prefecture. The bird of Fukushima Prefecture is the Narcissus flycatcher. However, just hearing the name...
Miharu Town, Tamura County, Fukushima Prefecture, is famous for its Miharu Takizakura cherry blossoms. Another spot worth checking out is Miharu Dam. The dam was built to reduce flood damage in the Otakine and Abukuma River basins and to support agriculture.
