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The Day of the Byakkotai's Suicide (Fukushima Prefecture) On August 23, 1868 (October 8, 1868 in the Gregorian calendar), during the Aizu War, the Byakkotai's Second Company's Shinoda Platoon was retreating to Wakamatsu.
Table of Contents1 [Aomori Nebuta] A spectacular end to the sea parade with fireworks1.1 The fantastical Nebuta floats moving through the night sea1.2 The fireworks display that colors the finale1.3 What happened after the Nebuta?2 [Hirosaki Neputa...
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Toson Memorial (Temporary Stay in Sendai City) Today, August 22nd, marks the death anniversary of the Meiji-era poet and novelist Shimazaki Toson. He died on March 25th, 1872 (February 17th, 1872 in the lunar calendar) in the 5th district of the 8th district of Chikuma Prefecture.
Table of Contents1. The wise ruler, Hoshina Masayuki, known as the guardian deity of Aizu.2. The name of "Tsuchi Shrine" comes from the spiritual title given to Hoshina Masayuki.2.1. About the enshrined deity and its deification.2.2. About the co-shrine deity and guest deity...
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Table of Contents1 The Day Yamagata Prefecture Was Founded2 Fukushima Prefectural Day3 Women's University Student Day (Japan's first female university student was born at what is now Tohoku University)Yamagata Prefecture Was FoundedOn August 21, 1876 (Meiji 9), Yamagata...
Table of Contents1 Yamagata Castle, Japan's fifth largest castle (Yamagata City: National Historic Site, One of Japan's Top 100 Castles)2 What is the origin of Yamagata Castle's nickname?3 The successive lords of Yamagata Castle3.1 The Shiba clan (Mogami clan) (1356-1...).
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Table of Contents1 What is JR East's new overnight express train?2 Where will the new overnight express train run?3 Is there a possibility that additional overnight express trains will be introduced in the future?JR companies' lines are offering "night express" services...
Table of Contents1 What is Hirosaki's soul food, "Nakamiso"?1.1 It originated in the food court at Nakasan Hirosaki.1.2 It has now moved to Hiroro in front of Hirosaki Station.1.3 One of Hirosaki's three great miso ramen.2 The original...
Table of Contents1 Unique Obon Customs Unique to Shimokita2 Fireworks in front of graves? The Obon spectacle of Shimokita that lights up the night sky2.1 Fireworks in front of graves are spectacular!2.2 Why grave visits and fireworks are held at the same time...
Table of Contents1 Introducing the unique Obon customs of the southern region2 "Sekiate": A tender expression of respect for ancestors2.1 What is "Sekiate"?2.2 The background of the origins of "Sekiate"3 The 48 lanterns...
