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Tannaiyama Shrine | A sacred site of ancient Japanese animism, with a massive rock as its object of worship [Iwate Prefecture]

Table of Contents 1. What is Tannaiyama Shrine? 1.1 The sacred object known as the megalith of Arahabaki-no-Okami 1.2 The local pioneering god "Tanichihiko-no-Kami" 1.3 A shrine that encapsulates the changes in the beliefs of this region 2. Present-day Tannaiyama...

Aoiwa2026.05.07

Traditions and customs

[Part 2] The World of Itako, Traditional Female Shamans of Tohoku | Itako Spells and Tohoku...

Table of Contents 1. Examples of Itako Spells 1.1 An Example of a Spiritual Incantation by an Itako in Tsugaru 1.2 A Spiritual Incantation for "Searching for Hell" by an Itako in the Nanbu Region 2. Examples of Female Shamans in Various Parts of Tohoku 2...

Korok with a sword2026.05.03

Traditions and customs

[Part 2] The World of Itako, Traditional Female Shamans of Tohoku | The Training Process and Their Techniques...

Table of Contents 1. The Training Process to Become an Itako 1.1 Introduction to Early Training 1.2 The "Spirit Possession" Ritual for Independence 1.3 Details of the Spirit Possession Ritual Examples 2. Examples of Tools Used by Itako 2.1 Kakou (...

Korok with a sword2026.05.02

Traditions and customs

[Part 1] The World of Itako, Traditional Female Shamans of Tohoku | The Spiritual Practices of Itako...

Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. What is an Itako? 3. Examples of the magic performed by Itako 3.1 Spirit mediumship (Invoking Buddha) 3.2 Invoking gods 3.3 Oshira ritual 4. [Series] Traditional female shamans of Tohoku "Itako"...

Korok with a sword2026.05.01

Iwate Prefecture

Enjoy grilled seafood right in front of Kamaishi Station! Savor the delicious grilled seafood at the popular spot "Sun Fish Kamaishi"...

Table of Contents 1. Why Sun Fish Kamaishi is called the "Station Front Bridge Market" 2. What kind of grilled seafood can you enjoy at Sun Fish Kamaishi? 2.1 First, browse the shops on the first floor 2.2 At the shop where you made your purchase...

DaiwaConsilio2026.05.01

Alcohol

Visiting sake breweries across the six Tohoku prefectures! Exploring sake brewing that blends tradition and innovation in Shiwa Town, the birthplace of Nanbu Toji (sake brewers)...

Table of Contents 1. "Tsukinowa Sake Brewery" - A female master brewer from the founding family with a rich sensibility brews fine sake 1.1 Tsukinowa Funashibori Junmai Nama Genshu (Alcohol content: 17%) 1.2 Kinzan Kotsu Jukusei Junmai Aki...

DaiwaConsilio2026.04.30

Historic Site

Were ancient lion species found in Aomori Prefecture? Shocking research findings were published in January 2026...

Table of Contents 1. DNA and other characteristics of large feline fossils discovered at Shiriyazaki and other locations match those of lions. 2. Lions also inhabited the Eurasian and North American continents during the Paleolithic period. 3. The Ice Age...

NORIJUN2026.04.27

Historic Site

[Part 2] What was the "Mogami Yatsudate," a confederation of local lords in Dewa Province? | The Yatsudate...

Table of Contents 1. Other Forces that Allied with the Mogami Eight Shields 1.1 Hosokawa Naomoto 1.2 Bukkoji 1.3 Kaminoyama Clan 1.4 Higashine Clan 2. ...

Korok with a sword2026.04.24

Historic Site

[Part 2] What was the "Mogami Yatsudate," a coalition of local lords in Dewa Province? | Dewa Province...

Table of Contents 1. Representative Local Lords Who Constituted the Eight Shields of Mogami 1.1 Tendō Yorizumi 1.2 Nobesawa Mitsunobu 1.3 Iida Harima-no-kami 1.4...

Korok with a sword2026.04.23

Historic Site

[Part 1] What was the "Mogami Yatsudate," a coalition of local lords in Dewa Province? | Sengoku period...

Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. What are the Mogami Eight Shields? 3. What kind of clan is the Mogami clan? 3.1 Who was Mogami Yoshiaki? 3.2 The origins of the "Mogami clan" 4. [Series] The Mogami Eight Shields, a coalition of local lords in Dewa Province...

Korok with a sword2026.04.22