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What day is it today? Tohoku Edition [0701]

[What day is it today? | Tohoku Edition] What day is July 1st?

Table of Contents1 The Day Sendai Airport Was Born (Miyagi Prefecture)2 Anniversary of the Opening of the Yamagata Shinkansen (Yamagata Prefecture)The Day Sendai Airport Was Born (Miyagi Prefecture)A civilian airport returned by GHQ (Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers) after the war...

NEFT Editorial Department2025.07.01

Festival

"Chagu Chagu Umako," a traditional early summer event in Iwate, is a...

Table of Contents1 What is Chagu Chagu Umakko?1.1 The Southern Region has long been a breeding ground for fine horses1.2 The Origin of Chagu Chagu Umakko2 The "Chagu Chagu Umakko Photo Shoot" held the day before the festival...

Aoiwa2025.06.30

Yamagata Prefecture

30 Surnames with Roots in Yamagata Prefecture's Prestigious Families

Table of Contents1. 30 Surnames Connected to Distinguished Families in Yamagata Prefecture (in Alphabetical Order)1.1 Ayukai1.2 Akino1.3 Abumiya1.4 Uesugi1.5...

Aoiwa2025.06.27

Traditions and customs

What is "Medots," the terrifying water spirit of Hachinohe? ~A local legend that's a little different from the Kappa~

Table of Contents1 What is Medots? Its Fearsome Appearance and Abilities2 The Legendary Origin of Hidari Jingorō and Kushibiki Hachiman Shrine3 "Medots Are Coming"—Lessons Left Behind on Signs4 The Importance of "Evidence" and Legends in Place Names4...

Editorial staff2025.06.26

What day is it today? | Tohoku Edition

[What day is it today? | Tohoku Edition] What day is June 26th?

The day Akita Airport opened (Akita Prefecture) Akita Airport, located in Yuwa, Akita City, Akita Prefecture, opened on June 26, 1981 (Showa 56) as the earliest airport in the Tohoku region to have a 2,500m runway.

NEFT Editorial Department2025.06.26

Sea of clouds and Mt. Iwate seen from Hachimantai

power spot

Is Hachimantai the table mountain of Tohoku? A highland paradise made up of volcanoes and marshes...

Table of Contents1 Mysterious Land Formed by Volcanoes2 The Spectacular Spring View of "Dragon Eye"3 Hachimantai Aspite Line and its Seasonal Charms4 Hachimantai as a Land of War History and Mountain Worship5 Summary5.1 ...

NEFT Editorial Department2025.06.25

Miyagi Prefecture

What is Katanuma? | A highly acidic lake in Naruko Onsen where even fish cannot live...

Table of Contents1 The Formation of Lagoons Born from Volcanic Activity2 A Rare Highly Acidic Lake in the World2.1 Why is it So Acidic?3 Fish Can't Live There?A Lake with a Unique Ecosystem4 Color Changes and Seasonal Expressions5...

Editorial staff2025.06.24

What day is it today? | Tohoku Edition

[What day is it today? | Tohoku Edition] What day is June 24th?

Hansoki (Miyagi Prefecture) Hansoki is a memorial service held every year on June 24th at Zuiganji Temple in Matsushima. It commemorates the founder of the domain, Date Masamune, his wife Yotokuin (Aiko), and 20 of his vassals who died in the war.

NEFT Editorial Department2025.06.24

Miyagi Prefecture

It's like a scarlet jewel! With the crunchy texture of "Pucchinkoko", your meal will be delicious today...

Table of Contents1 What is "Pucchinkokko"? Explaining the Difference Between It and Tobikko1.1 Kaneka Sea Foods Corporation <Information>2 Kaneka Sea Foods "Pucchinkokko" Trial 3 ...

Haruka Hashimoto2025.06.23