Table of Contents1 Sendai Castle, the Symbol of the City of Trees (Aoba Ward, Sendai City: National Historic Site, One of Japan's Top 100 Castles)1.1 Sendai Castle was originally a mountain castle that took advantage of natural fortifications1.2 It served as a guard for the Uesugi clan...
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Table of Contents1 [Roadside Station Akita Port SELION] Original soft serve ice cream at Akita Prefecture's first "Lovers' Sanctuary"! (Akita City: Prefectural Port Road Route 13, Port Street)1.1 Baba...
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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...
