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Akita Inu Designation as a National Monument (Akita Prefecture) On July 31, 1931, nine Akita dogs were designated as a national natural monument under the name "Akita Inu." This designation marked the beginning of the breed's status as a "Japanese dog.".
When you think of Aomori, many people may think of apples and garlic. However, one thing you shouldn't forget is scallops. In fact, Aomori is one of the leading scallop producing areas in Japan. For the prefectural residents...
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The First Naval Bombardment of Kamaishi (Iwate Prefecture) At the end of the Pacific War, two naval bombardments were launched by the Allied fleets of the United States and the British Navy against the Nippon Steel Corporation's Kamaishi Steel Works in Kamaishi City, Iwate Prefecture.
Tohoku has many more spectacular summer festivals that rival the six major festivals! Festivals packed with the charm of each region will make the Tohoku summer even more exciting! Hachinohe Sansha Festival (Aomori Prefecture)...
Summer in Tohoku is all about festivals! Here's a roundup of the 2025 dates for the "Six Major Tohoku Festivals," major events that bring local traditions to life and are enjoyed by both locals and tourists.
In some areas of Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture, legends of a mysterious monster called "Medots" or "Medoch" have been passed down since ancient times. It resembles the nationally known "kappa," but its...
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June 19th is known as the Cherry Blossom Memorial Day, and it is the birthday and anniversary of the death of novelist Osamu Dazai. On June 19th, 1909, in Kitatsugaru County, Aomori Prefecture,...
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Scallop Day (Aomori Prefecture) June 18th is "Scallop Day," established by the Aomori Prefectural Fisheries Cooperative Association and the Mutsu Bay Fisheries Promotion Association. The "ho" in "scallop" (hotate) is broken down to "juhachi" (18), meaning June is the month of scallops.
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Hayabusa Day (Asteroid Explorer) is a commemorative day established by the Galactic Federation, an organization of five cities and two towns that began interacting through a research facility run by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). *The name of the San...
Many people may think, "I don't understand what Tsugaru dialect is saying!" But if you listen carefully, you'll find that the endings of the words are full of humor and kindness...
