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

The Battle of Suriagehara (Fukushima Prefecture) On June 5, 1589 (July 17, 1589 in the Gregorian calendar), a major battle between the Date clan (Date Masamune) and the Ashina clan (Ashina Yoshihiro) took place at Suriagehara (present-day Bandai and Inawashiro towns, Fukushima Prefecture).

NEFT Editorial Department2025.06.05

Alcohol

From Kanegasaki Town! "Barrel-Aged ONI no ama" herbal liquor made with Iwate rice shochu and Japanese ingredients...

Table of Contents1 "Amaro" is a liqueur native to Italy2 "ONI no amaro KZ" is a purely Japanese amaro3 Domestic herbal liqueur factory "Kanegasaki Herbal Brewery"3.1 Kanegasaki...

Aoiwa2025.06.04

Tohoku gourmet

Is the era of "Aomori = melon" coming? Exploring the appeal of Tsugaru city's high-quality melons...

Table of Contents1 The days of Aomori being synonymous with apples are long gone!2 What kind of melons are in Tsugaru City?2.1 High sugar content and high quality2.2 Three main varieties3 Why are melons grown in Tsugaru City, Aomori?.

Hana Odagiri2025.06.03

Historic Site

Daian-ji Temple, the family temple of the Mizusawa Date clan and Rusu clan in Mizusawa, Oshu (Iwate Prefecture)

Table of Contents1 What is Daian-ji Temple?2 The Genealogy of the Mizusawa Date Clan and the Rusu Clan2.1 Date Masamune's Uncle, Masakage, Became the Rusu Clan2.2 Date (Rusu) Munetoshi, the Founder of the Mizusawa Date Clan3 The Current State of Daian-ji Temple and the Rusu Clan...

Aoiwa2025.06.02

What day is it today? | Tohoku Edition

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

Kamikita Agricultural Processing Co., Ltd.'s Founding Anniversary (Aomori Prefecture) Every year on June 2nd, Kamikita Agricultural Processing Co., Ltd., the manufacturer and seller of "Stamina Gen Tare," a sauce originating in Aomori Prefecture with a strong following both within and outside the prefecture, celebrates its founding anniversary...

NEFT Editorial Department2025.06.02

B-grade gourmet food

This is the perfect way to finish off a night of drinking! Introducing the classic final dishes of the six Tohoku prefectures [Six Tohoku prefectures]

Table of Contents1 [Aomori Prefecture] Niboshi Ramen is the best! After drinking, finish with some dashi!2 [Akita Prefecture] Inaniwa Udon and "Chiaki Noodles" are popular in Akita as a final dish2.1 Inaniwa Udon is delicious both cold and hot...

Hana Odagiri2025.05.30

What day is it today? | Tohoku Edition

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

Opening Day of the Senseki Tohoku Line (Miyagi Prefecture) May 30, 2015, is the day the Senseki Tohoku Line began operation. It was established with the aim of supporting the reconstruction of the cities and towns along the Senseki Line that were affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake.

NEFT Editorial Department2025.05.30

traffic

Limited express and rapid trains that ran only under overhead wires despite being diesel-powered (Tohoku Main Line)

Table of Contents1 Tohoku Main Line2 Limited Express "Hibari" (Ueno Station - Sendai Station)3 Express "Kurikoma" (Sendai Station - Morioka Station/Aomori Station)・Express "Himekami" (Sendai Station - Morioka Station)4 ConclusionIn Japan, there are many lines...

Yuto Ono2025.05.29

What day is it today? | Tohoku Edition

[What day is it today? | Tohoku Edition] What day is May 29th?

Golden Wind Day (Iwate Prefecture) May 29th is the day to celebrate Iwate's rice branding production, named after the Iwate Prefecture original rice variety "Golden Wind"...

NEFT Editorial Department2025.05.29

Traditions and customs

[The Legend of the Three Lakes of Northern Tohoku: Part 2] Side stories passed down in various regions flesh out the story

Table of Contents1 Hachirotaro travels from place to place in search of a new land...to meet Tatsuko...1.1 Hachirotaro and the 43 guardian deities of Shikano 1.2 Hachirotaro and the Seven Tenjin deities 1.3 Hachirotaro and the old man of Amasegawa...

Aoiwa2025.05.28