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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 Contents1 What is the Oku-no-Hosomichi?2 [Oishida/Shinjo] A warm welcome from a local haiku poet and a boat ride down the rapids of the Mogami River2.1 The Mogami River, gathering the early May showers (Basho)2.2 Yamukadate and...

Daiwa Consilio2023.09.27

festival

Four traditional festivals in Nihonmatsu City! Introducing the highlights [Fukushima Prefecture]

Table of Contents1 The Nihonmatsu Lantern Festival, a symbol of Nihonmatsu1.1 Nihonmatsu Lantern Festival <Information>2 The solemn and elegant Obama Montsuki Festival2.1 Obama Montsuki Festival <Information...

natsuki2023.09.26

Power spot

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

Table of Contents1 The Rokuju-ri-goe Highway, sometimes used as a military road2 Pilgrimage to the Dewa Sanzan Mountains, visited by many common people from Edo3 The Boshin War caused the devastation of villages along the road, and the pilgrimage to the Dewa Sanzan Mountains also declined4 Forgotten...

NORIJUN2023.09.22

Tradition/Customs

[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 Contents1 What is the Oku-no-Hosomichi?2 [Iwadeyama] Heading to Naruko Onsen from Ichinoseki but turning back at dusk and staying overnight in Iwadeyama2.1 Iwadeyama Castle Ruins <Information>3 [Uri-mae Barrier] Crossing the Barrier and...

Daiwa Consilio2023.09.22

Tradition/Customs

[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 Contents1 What is the Narrow Road to the Deep North?2 [Ishinomaki/Tome] Was the lost path a creation of Basho?3 [Hiraizumi] The rise and fall of three generations of the Oshu Fujiwara clan, and tears at the pitiful story of Minamoto no Yoshitsune3.1 Summer grass, warriors...

Daiwa Consilio2023.09.21

leisure experience

[Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture] Yamagata Prefecture's only inhabited remote island "Tobishima" where you can enjoy migratory birds and sunsets...

Table of Contents1 Yamagata Prefecture's Only Remote Island, Tobishima2 Birdwatching in the Daytime... and a Captivating Sunset2.1 A Stopover for Migratory Birds?2.2 Feel the Flow of Time Through Nature3 Mysterious Scenery...

ikoke2023.09.20

Tradition/Customs

[Serialization: Following the narrow path of the depths ③] After leaving Sendai, Basho and Sora arrive at Matsushima by boat from Shiogama.

Table of Contents1 What is the Narrow Road to the Deep North?2 Is it true that the original "Narrow Road to the Deep North" is in Sendai?2.1 Tokoji Temple <Information>3 [Tagajo] Tears flow at the stone monument inscribed with the ancient provincial capital3...

Daiwa Consilio2023.09.19

Yamagata Prefecture

The versatile seasoning "Umaitere" is a powerful and unsung hero of local cuisine! [Yamagata Prefecture]

Table of Contents1 Soy sauce? No, it's "Umai-tare" (Japanese savory sauce)2 Yamagata's soul food, "Tama-konnyaku" (rice ball konnyaku), made with "Umai-tare"3 A staple in Yonezawa! Yamagata's specialty, "Imoni" (simmered sweet potato), made with "Umai-tare"4...

ikoke2023.09.15

Tradition/Customs

[Serialization: Following the narrow path in the back part 2] After arriving in Miyagi Prefecture, Basho and Sora aim for Sendai, the capital of forests.

Table of Contents1 What is the Oku-no-Hosomichi?2 [Kasashima] From Fukushima Prefecture, over Kunimi Pass and into Miyagi Prefecture2.1 Tamura Shrine (Armor Hall) <Information>2.2 Where is Kasashima?

Daiwa Consilio2023.09.14

B-class gourmet

[Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture] Chrysanthemum dolls and Namie Yakisoba at Nihonmatsu Castle! Castles recommended for autumn...

Table of Contents1 History of Nihonmatsu2 Learn about Nihonmatsu at the Nihonmatsu Castle News Center2.1 Nihonmatsu Castle News Center <Information>3 Home of the Chrysanthemum Doll Festival - A Stroll around Kasumiga Castle3.1 The Chrysanthemum Festival that Colors Nihonmatsu City's Autumn...

natsuki2023.09.13