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[What day is it today? | Tohoku Edition] What day is October 6th?

Denroku Day (Yamagata Prefecture) October 6th is designated as "Denroku Day" by Denroku Co., Ltd., a bean confectionery manufacturer headquartered in Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture, based on the wordplay "Den (10) Roku (6)".

NEFT Editorial Department2025.10.06

[What day is it today? | Tohoku Edition] What day is October 5th?

Iwateya Day (Iwate Prefecture): Iwateya, a manufacturer and seller of Nanbu senbei (a type of rice cracker) that is a specialty of Iwate and Aomori prefectures, has designated October 5th as "Iwateya Day." ...

NEFT Editorial Department2025.10.05

[What day is it today? | Tohoku Edition] What day is October 4th?

The day the asteroid Sendai was discovered (Miyagi Prefecture) The asteroid Sendai was discovered by August Kopf at the Königstuhl Observatory in Heidelberg, Germany, on October 1907...

NEFT Editorial Department2025.10.04

[Semboku City, Akita Prefecture] "The man-made autumn leaves of Kakunodate" and "The embrace of nature"...

In spring, Semboku City is home to the Kakunodate Cherry Blossom Festival (early April through Golden Week), which is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Akita Prefecture. From summer to early autumn, Semboku City also hosts the Lake Tazawa Dragon Festival (the last Saturday of July), and the Senboku River.

NORIJUN2025.10.03

Walking around the town is fun! A stroll around town in search of "retro things"...

"Walking around town is fun!" is the theme of this series, where we explore the charms of towns by strolling around them. This time, we're looking for retro items in Motomiya City, Fukushima Prefecture, where traditional streetscapes remain...

Haruka Hashimoto2025.10.02

What day is it today? | Tohoku Edition What day is it on October 2nd?

Imoni-kai Day (Yamagata Prefecture): October 2nd is "Imoni-kai Day," established by Nakayama Town, Higashimurayama District, Yamagata Prefecture, known as the birthplace of Imoni-kai (taro stew parties). Imoni-kai are mainly held in Yamagata and Miyagi Prefectures...

NEFT Editorial Department2025.10.02

The History of Nanbu Toji and 5 Representative Sake Breweries - Iwate's Sake-Making Masters

A "Toji" (master brewer) is a sake brewing technician. Among them, the Nanbu Toji are a renowned group of master brewers active in the Tohoku region, primarily in Iwate Prefecture. A tradition that has been passed down since the Edo period...

Ryoko2025.10.01

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

The day the Asaka Canal's opening ceremony was held (Fukushima Prefecture): October 1, 1882 (Meiji 15). Water was drawn from Lake Inawashiro and supplied agricultural, industrial, and drinking water to the Asaka Plain in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture, and the surrounding areas...

NEFT Editorial Department2025.10.01

Introducing Oni Shrine in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture! What is the legend of the "oni without horns" passed down in Onizawa?

Oni Shrine, located in Onisawa, Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, is a rare shrine in Japan that enshrines a hornless demon. While the word "oni" tends to conjure up images of frightening creatures, this shrine is dedicated to a "kind" demon who saved a village.

Hana Odagiri2025.09.30

[What day is it today? | Tohoku Edition] What day is September 30th?

The day Aomori (asteroid) was discovered (Aomori Prefecture) Asteroid Aomori was discovered on September 30, 1999, at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, USA.

NEFT Editorial Department2025.09.30