Kokeshi dolls are one of the traditional crafts representative of the Tohoku region. They are a craft that has spread over a fairly wide area, with at least one unique style found in every prefecture in the Tohoku region. This time, we will be looking at some of these kokeshi...
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Nanokamachi is located west of the city center of Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture. During the feudal era, the Echigo Kaido and Yonezawa Kaido roads passed through the area, and inns and restaurants lined the roads. In modern times, from the mid-Showa period, Nanokamachi became Aizu's busiest shopping district.
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Kokeshi dolls are one of the traditional crafts representative of the Tohoku region. They are a craft that has spread over a fairly wide area, with at least one unique style found in every prefecture in the Tohoku region. This time, we will be looking at some of these kokeshi...
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On October 5, 2024, the 17th Onikojuro Festival was held in Shiroishi City, which is celebrating its 70th anniversary since becoming a city. Held annually in early October, this festival is representative of Shiroishi City...
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In Matsuyama, Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, stands the mausoleum of the Oniwa (Moniwa) family, famous as senior retainers of the Date clan. They have ruled this area for generations, dating back to the time of Yoshimoto, the second son of Tsunamoto Moniwa, who later became known as one of the Three Great Men of the Date clan.
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When you think of delicious and versatile mixed rice crackers that are great for drinking or as a snack for kids, what product name comes to mind? Many people probably think of names like "〇 Favorites"...
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On a certain day in September 2024, news sites and social media were buzzing about the release of a plastic model of "Akabeko," a traditional craft from the Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture. Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media N...
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Located in the northwest of Miyagi Prefecture, Osaki City has the third largest population in the prefecture after Sendai and Ishinomaki. Together with surrounding cities and towns, it forms the Osaki Metropolitan Area, and is a city designated as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System...
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Although it is not a commonly sold fruit, Akebia is famous as one of the flavors of autumn. Although it is often thought of as growing wild in mountainous areas, it is actually also cultivated commercially and produced domestically.
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Kokeshi dolls are one of the traditional crafts representative of the Tohoku region. They are a craft that has spread over a fairly wide area, with at least one unique style found in every prefecture in the Tohoku region. This time, we will be looking at some of these kokeshi...
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