Based on the concept of "Towns are interesting to explore on foot!", this series explores the charm of towns by actually taking a stroll through them. This time, we explored Miharu Town in Tamura District, Fukushima Prefecture. When you think of Miharu Town, you think of "Miharu...
A large doll, about 4 meters tall. In Tamura City, Fukushima Prefecture, there is a god known as "O-ningyo-sama" (Doll God), a guardian deity that has been passed down for generations. It is characterized by its piercing gaze and outstretched sword, and is believed to ward off disease and disaster from the region...
Where there's delicious rice, there's bound to be delicious onigiri (rice balls). In Koriyama City, central Fukushima Prefecture, a major rice-producing region, there are many unique onigiri specialty shops. Freshly cooked rice...
Bear sightings are increasing nationwide year after year. In particular, sightings are increasing even in urban areas in the Tohoku region, making the situation one cannot afford to be complacent about. It's unclear what will happen in the future, but...
In the southwestern part of Fukushima Prefecture, in a region known as "Oku-Aizu," bordering Niigata Prefecture across the Echigo Mountains, lies Kaneyama Town, home to a rare spring that produces naturally carbonated water. This spring, known as the Oshio Natural Carbonated Water Spring...
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The Itoen Hotel Iizaka Kanouya in Iizaka Onsen offers a package that includes one night's accommodation with two meals, and unlimited alcoholic beverages during dinner, although the price varies depending on the time of year and plan.
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Hinoemata Village is located in the southwesternmost part of Fukushima Prefecture. It is situated in the mountainous region between Mount Hiuchigatake, Mount Aizu-Komagatake, and Mount Taishakusan, the highest peaks in the Tohoku region...
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Rest Pal, a business hotel located in Haramachi, Minamisoma City, in the Hamadori region of Fukushima Prefecture, offers accommodations with two meals included for 3,300 to 4,950 yen per person per night (tax included, as of the end of March 2026)...
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Mishima Town, Onuma District, Fukushima Prefecture. This municipality is located in a region commonly known as Oku-Aizu, very close to the border with Niigata Prefecture. Here, you can find one of the 12 well-known types of kokeshi dolls...
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There was a railway company and railway line called Bandai Kyuko Dentetsu. The name is reminiscent of a certain company that deals in toys, but it refers to a fictional train that appears in toys...
