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30 Surnames with Roots in Fukushima Prefecture's Prestigious Families

Table of Contents1. 30 Surnames Connected to Distinguished Families in Fukushima Prefecture (in Alphabetical Order)1.1 Akita (Akita)1.2 Ashina (Ashina)1.3 Abe (Abe)1.4 Ando (Ando)1.5 Ishikawa...

Aoiwa2025.12.10

souvenir

If you're looking for souvenirs, don't miss these! 3 Japanese sweets that will make you look like a connoisseur: Part 2 [Fukuoka...

Table of Contents1. Chewy dough and rich butter-flavored bean paste "Souka Kaei Mochi"1.1 Information2. Light texture and a soft taste of the ingredients "Taiyodo Mugi Senbei"2.1 ...

Haruka Hashimoto2025.12.09

Historic Site

Kanayama Shrine (Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture): A shrine dedicated to the protection of the Innai Silver Mine and its prosperity

Table of Contents1 Innai Mine, once known as "the best in the Orient"2 Faith protecting the silver mine - the founding of Kanayama Shrine3 Modernization and mine closure after the Meiji era4 Kanayama Shrine today4.1 Kanayama Shrine <Information...>

Aoiwa2025.12.08

ramen

A tour of local ramen in the six Tohoku prefectures! Kamaishi Ramen, which supported steel production [Kamaishi City, Iwate Prefecture]

Table of Contents1 Kamaishi: A Ramen Town Supported by Steelworks and a Fishing Port2 What are the Characteristics of Kamaishi Ramen?2.1 Norenkai, the Association Responsible for Promoting Kamaishi Ramen and Revitalizing the Region3 This is the Classic Taste! Shinkaen...

DaiwaConsilio2025.12.05

What day is it today? | Tohoku Edition

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

Table of Contents1. Anniversary of the Death of Matsudaira Katamori, the 9th Lord of the Aizu Domain (Fukushima Prefecture)2. Anniversary of the Death of Tsugaru Tamenobu, the First Lord of the Hirosaki Domain (Aomori Prefecture)2. Anniversary of the Death of Matsudaira Katamori, the 9th Lord of the Aizu Domain (Fukushima Prefecture)2. Anniversary of the Death of Matsudaira Katamori, the 9th Lord of the Aizu Domain (Mutsu Province).

NEFT Editorial Department2025.12.05

traffic

The journey to Doroyu Onsen in Akita Prefecture depicted in the 31st trip of the manga "That's Journey"...

Table of Contents1 First, take the Akita Shinkansen and the Ou Main Line to Gosannen Station2 Two people walking in the rain2.1 Information<Sugawara Shrine>3 Take the Ou Main Line train to Yuzawa Station3.1 In...

Yuto Ono2025.12.04

Traditions and customs

[Part 2] What is Mochi Honzen in Ichinoseki and Hiraizumi? | Other Honzen dishes and Mochi Honzen...

Table of Contents1 Examples of Honzen Cuisine 1.1 Chakaiseki 1.2 Okuizome Meals 1.3 Koyasan "Furemai Cuisine" 2 The Ogasawara and Shijo Styles, the Origins of Mochi Honzen Cuisine...

Korok with a sword2025.12.03

Traditions and customs

[Part 2] What is "Mochi Honzen" in Ichinoseki and Hiraizumi? | Over 300 varieties! A diverse cuisine...

Table of Contents1 Over 300 Varieties!? Examples of "Cooking Mochi" Variations1.1 Walnuts1.2 Juune1.3 Fusube1.4 Zunda1.5 Swamp Shrimp1.6 Sho...

Korok with a sword2025.12.02

Traditions and customs

[Part 1] What is Ichinoseki and Hiraizumi's "Mochi Honzen"? | Honzen cuisine made entirely from mochi

Table of Contents1 What is the traditional "Mochi Honzen" of Ichinoseki and Hiraizumi?2 How to Eat Mochi Honzen2.1 Otorimochi-sama's Speech2.2 How to Eat Mochi Honzen3 [Series] "Mochi Honzen" of Ichinoseki and Hiraizumi...

Korok with a sword2025.12.01

traditional events

What is Ennen, a precious performing art that only a few remain in the modern era? | Mōtsu-ji Temple's Ennen Dance [...

Table of Contents1 What is Ennen?1.1 Ennen still practiced throughout Japan2 Mōtsu-ji Temple's "Ennen Dance"2.1 Young Women and Priests2.2 Road Dance (Karahyoshi)2.3 Old Women3 Conclusion3.1 Mōtsu-ji Temple <Information...>

Aoiwa2025.11.29