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[The History of Hachirogata Reclamation ③] The land is below sea level… Water management is a lifeline [Ogata Village, Akita Prefecture]

Table of Contents1. Large pumps will be used to drain 700 million tons of water from the reclaimed land surrounded by the dike.2. A floodgate will be constructed in the Funakoshi Channel, connecting Lake Hachirogata with the open sea, to block the water from the sea.3. Foundation work on the drainage channel will be carried out during dike construction...

NORIJUN2024.08.19

B-grade gourmet food

[Recommended Autumn Festivals: Akita Edition] 3 Historic and Traditional Autumn Festivals in Akita

Table of Contents1 When does the "Autumn Festival" start and end?2 What is the definition of a festival?3 Nishimonai Bon Odori (Ugo Town: August 16th-18th)3.1 The unique costumes that hide the dancers' faces3.2 Nishimonai...

DaiwaConsilio2024.08.16

Tohoku gourmet

What are Koriyama brand vegetables? [Sasuke Eggplant - Mankichidon Edition] We cooked and tried them! [Fukuoka...

Table of Contents1 What are Koriyama Brand Vegetables?1.1 Koriyama Brand Vegetable Council <Information>2 This time we will introduce "Sasuke Eggplant" and "Mankichidon"2.1 What is "Sasuke Eggplant"?2.2 "...

Haruka Hashimoto2024.08.15

B-grade gourmet food

[Recommended Autumn Festivals: Aomori Edition] Introducing Aomori's autumn festivals and local cuisine!

Table of Contents1 When does the "Autumn Festival" start and end?2 What is the definition of a festival?3 Kuroishi Yosare (Kuroishi City: August 15th-16th)3.1 About the origins of Kuroishi Yosare3.2 The three...

DaiwaConsilio2024.08.14

processed products

Exploring the culture of miso! Introducing recommended miso and local dishes [Fukushima Prefecture]

Table of Contents1 What is "Miso" in Fukushima Prefecture?2 Introducing Fukushima's local miso dishes2.1 "Shingoro" - irresistible fragrant grilled miso2.2 Miso-soaked dishes with concentrated umami...

Haruka Hashimoto2024.08.13

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Two years after the heavy rains of August 2022... What will happen to the Tsugaru Line? [Aomori Prefecture]

Table of Contents1 What is the Tsugaru Line?2 Opening of the Tsugaru Line3 Opening of the Seikan Tunnel4 August 2022 Heavy Rain5 Alternative Transportation after the Disaster6 Spots along the Tsugaru Line6.1 Tsugaru Quasi-National Park, Nodzuki Coast, Takanozaki...

Yuto Ono2024.08.09

Historic Site

[The History of Hachirogata Reclamation ②] How was the reclaimed land created? [Hachirogata Town, Akita Prefecture]

Table of Contents1. Reclamation: Enclosing part of the sea or lake with a dike, draining the water, and using the resulting land.2. Reclamation: Creating new land by filling in coasts, seas, etc.3. Water management is the most important aspect of reclamation...

NORIJUN2024.08.08

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The Itaya Pass Railway tackles steep slopes and harsh weather [Fukushima and Yamagata Prefectures]

Table of Contents1 What is Itaya Pass?2 The opening of the railway through Itaya Pass3 Electrification of Itaya Pass4 Opening of the Yamagata Shinkansen5 Itaya Pass is still a difficult place6 Chikaramochi at the Pass6.1 Teahouse at the Pass.

Yuto Ono2024.08.07

Adventure Experience

[Fukushima Prefecture] Introducing recommended "experience spots" for summer! Create special memories...

Table of Contents1 [Berry's Park Koriyama] A hidden gem for adults and children alike! Enjoy freshly picked blueberries and cafe sweets1.1 Berry's Park Koriyama <Information>2 ...

Haruka Hashimoto2024.08.06

Traditions and customs

[The History of Hachirogata Reclamation ①] Japan's second largest lake became a vast rice field [Akita Prefecture...

The former Hachirogata Lagoon and Oga Peninsula today. The area surrounded by the waterway is reclaimed land (Ogata Village). ©Geospatial Information Authority of Japan

NORIJUN2024.08.05