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[What day is it today? | Tohoku Edition] What day is January 7th?
The day Aizu (asteroid) was discovered (Fukushima Prefecture) The asteroid Aizu was discovered on January 7, 2000, at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, USA.

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The day Aizu (asteroid) was discovered (Fukushima Prefecture) The asteroid Aizu was discovered on January 7, 2000, at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, USA.

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The day Naruko Onsen (asteroid) was discovered The asteroid Naruko Onsen (Naruko Onsen) was discovered on January 6, 1997, by Takao Kobayashi, an astronomer who has discovered over 2,000 asteroids to date.

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The day Izumi (asteroid) was discovered (Miyagi Prefecture): Asteroid Izumi was discovered on January 5, 1989, by Masahiro Koishikawa, an astronomer from Miyagi Prefecture, at the Aiko Observatory of the Sendai Astronomical Observatory. ...

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The anniversary of the death of Akita Toshisue, the first lord of the Miharu Domain (Fukushima Prefecture): Akita Toshisue, the first lord of the Miharu Domain in Mutsu Province and the third head of the Akita family, died on January 3, 1649 (February 14, 1649)...

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The day when Dainichido Bugaku is performed (Akita Prefecture) Every year on January 2nd, at the Yoro Festival held at Ohirumemuchi Shrine in the Hachimantai district of Kazuno City, Akita Prefecture, the nationally designated important intangible cultural property, Yu...

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Birthday of Tsugaru Tamenobu, the first lord of the Hirosaki Domain (Aomori Prefecture) Tsugaru Tamenobu, the first lord of the Hirosaki Domain in Mutsu Province, was born on January 1, 1550 (January 18, 1550).


The Sannai-Maruyama Site is an ancient archaeological site located in Maruyama, Sannai, Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture. It dates back to the early to late middle Jomon period (approximately 5,900 to 4,200 years ago).


The Sendai Tanabata Festival, which gracefully colors the city of Sendai, will be held again this year for four days from August 5th (Monday) to 8th (Thursday), including the pre-festival (Sendai Tanabata Fireworks Display)! Visitors may be allowed to stay longer during the festival period...


The Yamagata Hanagasa Festival is held annually on August 5th, 6th, and 7th in Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture. Over the three days, a total of approximately 139 groups and 9,800 dancers gather for this festival, which is a sight to behold across the Tohoku region.


Morioka City was selected as one of the "52 places to visit in 2023" by the New York Times. The Morioka Sansa Odori Festival, which marks its 47th year this year, colors the summer in Morioka. The Sansa Odori...

