Table of Contents1 What kind of yokai is a zashiki-warashi?1.1 Characteristics of a zashiki-warashi2 The story of a zashiki-warashi handed down at Kindaichi Onsen's Ryokufuso2.1 The origin of the zashiki-warashi at Ryokufuso2.2 An example of a sighting2.3 Once...
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Tohoku Electric Power Company was established on May 1, 1951, following the Electric Power Industry Reorganization Order. The company was established as a subsidiary of nine electric power companies across Japan (Hokkaido, Tokyo, Chubu, Hokuriku, Kansai, Chugoku, Shikoku, and Kyushu).
Table of Contents1 Hanamaki Southwest (Hanamaki City: Iwate Prefectural Route 13)1.1 Mirakuen: A Yakiniku Restaurant, a Rare Feature at a Roadside Station1.2 Suginoki: JA Iwate Hanamaki's Farm Produce Direct Sales Store1...
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Table of Contents1. Yoshitsune Memorial (Iwate Prefecture)2. Birthday of Takeshi Tomizawa of the comedy duo "Sandwichman" (Miyagi Prefecture)Yoshitsune Memorial (Iwate Prefecture)On April 30th, leap year 5 of the Bunji era (around mid-June in the Gregorian calendar), the Genji...
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Table of Contents1. Nakashinden's Fire Prevention Tiger Dance (Miyagi Prefecture)2. Akiu (Baba) Rice Planting Dance Offering (Miyagi Prefecture)Nakashinden's Fire Prevention Tiger Dance (Miyagi Prefecture)The Hatsuuma Festival was held in Kami Town, Kami District, Miyagi Prefecture, and Nakashinden...
Table of Contents1 What is a Kokeshi Tin?2 Types of Kokeshi and Craftsmen3 Actual Kokeshi Tins4 Available at Kokeshi no Shimanuki Stores or Online Shop4.1 Long-established Craft Shop "Kokeshi no Shimanuki"4...
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Table of Contents1 What is "Unpei"? Introducing its characteristics and the origin of its name1.1 A traditional sweet from Akita and Tsugaru, Aomori Prefecture1.2 The origin of the name2 Unpei is an essential part of special occasions in Akita and Tsugaru!2.1 New Year's...
Table of Contents1 What is Bandai Atami Onsen?2 "Gensen Shrine" - A Shrine Said to Grant Wishes2.1 Bandai Atami Gensen Shrine <Information>3 "Zelkova Forest" - A Row of Giant Trees Over 300 Years Old3...
Table of Contents1 Crabs at Tsugaru's cherry blossom viewing!? Uncovering the mystery of this strange sight1.1 "People surrounding a crab" seen at cherry blossom viewing in Hirosaki Park1.2 Why do crabs appear at Tsugaru's cherry blossom viewing?2 Thorny...
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The "Sōma Daisaku Incident" is said to have occurred on April 23, 1821 (May 24, 1821). A group of people, led by Shimotomai Hidenoshin, a samurai of the Morioka domain, committed acts of sankin-kotai (alternate attendance)...
