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[Yamagata Prefecture] Weaving is popular in the Okitama region of Yamagata Prefecture. I tried weaving in a textile town!

Table of Contents 1 What is weaving? I want to know a little more! 2 What is handloom weaving? 2.1 I tried weaving! 2.2 What kind of thread is the weaving thread? 3 Weavings from the Okitama region...

ikoke2023.10.04

history

[Miyagi Prefecture] Aoso Shrine, a shrine dedicated to the three light gods of the moon, stars, and sun

Table of Contents 1 Shrine that enshrines the three gods of the moon, stars, and sun 1.1 The company's name originates from the cultivation of hemp 2 Hitachibo Kaison, a retainer of Minamoto no Yoshitsune, is enshrined here 2.1 Toko...

Aoiwa2023.10.03

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[Serialization: Following the Narrow Road to the Back of the World ⑦] The journey is finally coming to an end, from Dewa to Uzen, and then north...

Table of Contents 1 What is Oku no Hosomichi? 2 [Tsuruoka/Sakata] Reach Shonai in Yamagata Prefecture and view the Sea of Japan 2.1 Enjoy the cool evening breeze over Mt. Atsumi and Fukuura...

Daiwa Consilio2023.10.02

Scenic spots

[Ryozan Town, Fukushima Prefecture] Full of nature! Ryozen Children's Village where you can play and learn

Table of Contents 1 Symbol of Ryozen Children's Village! Jumbo Slide 2 Retro and thrilling ride experience 2.1 Skycycle 2.2 Noppo Sa...

natsuki2023.09.29

Scenic spots

[Shimogo Town, Fukushima Prefecture] Recommended for the autumn leaves season! Walking around Kannonuma Forest Park

Table of Contents 1 What kind of place is Kannonuma Forest Park? 2 Kannonuma Forest Park Walking Course 2.1 When is the best time to see the autumn leaves? 3 Recommended spots to stop in Shimogo Town 3.1...

natsuki2023.09.28

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[Serialization: Following the narrow path in the back of the valley ⑥] Going down the Mogami River and Dewa, one of Japan's three major Shugendo...

Table of Contents 1 What is Oku no Hosomichi? 2 [Oishida/Shinjo] A warm welcome from a local haiku poet and a trip down the rapids of the Mogami River 2.1 He gathered the rain in May and quickly...

Daiwa Consilio2023.09.27

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[Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture] 4 traditional Nihonmatsu festivals! Introducing the highlights

Table of Contents 1 "Nihonmatsu Lantern Festival" which symbolizes Nihonmatsu 1.1 INFORMATION 2 The solemn and elegant "Obama Montsuki Festival" 2.1 INFORMATION...

natsuki2023.09.26

Yudonosan Sohonji Temple Takisui-dera Dainichibo Temple

Shrines and temples

Rokujurikoshi Kaido, which passes through the foot of Mt. Yudono, is a road to visit the Dewa Sanzan.

Table of Contents 1 The Rokujurikoshi Kaido was sometimes used as a military road 2 The Dewa Sanzan pilgrimage was visited by many common people from Edo 3 The villages along the road were destroyed during the Boshin War...

NORIJUN2023.09.22

Shrines and temples

[Serialization: Following the narrow path in the back of the mountain ⑤] Struggling with the narrow path through the mountain pass and the difficult checkpoints, we headed to Dewa Province

Table of Contents 1 What is Oku no Hosomichi? 2 [Mt. Iwade] Aiming for Naruko Onsen from Ichinoseki, but turned back at sunset and stayed at Mt. Iwade 2.1 Iwadeyama Castle Ruins <Informati...

Daiwa Consilio2023.09.22

history

[Series: Tracing the narrow path of the depths ④] Arriving at Hiraizumi, the Pure Land of the three generations of Fujiwara Basho, a dream of Basho

Table of Contents 1 What is Oku no Hosomichi? 2 [Ishinomaki/Tome] Was it Basho's creation that got me lost? 3 [Hiraizumi] The prosperity and fall of the three generations of the Fujiwara clan in Oshu, and the tears of sadness of Yoshitsune Minamoto 3...

Daiwa Consilio2023.09.21