Every year around May, Miyagi Prefecture conducts water quality tests at beaches that are scheduled to open for swimming. In 2023, water quality tests will be conducted at 15 beaches that are scheduled to open for swimming, with results reported on June 6th.
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Fukushima Prefecture is roughly divided vertically into three regions: Hamadori, which faces the Pacific Ocean from the east; Nakadori, where the Oshu Kaido road runs; and Aizu, a basin in the mountains to the west. Of these, Hamadori is...
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Aomori Prefecture is the only prefecture in Tohoku that faces both the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Japan, and is also home to Mutsu Bay and the Tsugaru Strait. It boasts the longest coastline in the region, with numerous beaches where you can enjoy swimming.
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Iwate Prefecture's Sanriku Coast used to be home to many swimming beaches along its varied coastline, but after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, the beaches were closed for a while, leading to lonely summers.
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All of Yamagata Prefecture's beaches are located in the towns of Yuza, Sakata, and Tsuruoka in the Shonai region on the Sea of Japan side. This region is surrounded by the Dewa Mountains to the east, the Asahi Mountains to the south, and Mount Chokai to the north, and water flows in from each of these mountains.
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Morioka is a "river town" where the Kitakami River, Shizukuishi River, and Nakatsu River converge. During the Edo period, rice tax was transported by boat along the Kitakami River via Ishinomaki to Edo (present-day Tokyo). However, with the advent of the railway, boat transport became less common.
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"Ano nahan" means "You know," and "Odettekunanse" means "Please come," in Morioka dialect. Among the many sightseeing spots in Morioka, this article will highlight some of the most recommended...
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The history of Morioka City dates back to the Heian period, when Shogun Sakanoue no Tamuramaro built Shiba Castle. During the Nanboku-cho period, the Nanbu clan of Sannohe (Sannohe Town, Aomori Prefecture), which was connected to the Kai Genji clan,...
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The number of coffee shops that roast their own green beans and serve them is on the rise. Morioka, which was introduced as a "coffee town" in the New York Times' "52 Cities to Visit in 2023," is also home to many shops that roast their own beans.
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Morioka City was featured in the New York Times' "52 Cities to Visit in 2023" article as a city with many cozy coffee shops. While modern "cafes" are popular in urban areas,...
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