Table of Contents 1. Who is the ancient god "Arahabaki"? 1.1 Theory of a god of feet and travel 1.2 Theory of a snake god 1.3 Theory of a god of barriers 1.4 Theory of a god of the Emishi people 1.5 Theory of an ancestral god of ironmaking 1.6 Related to the ancient Ainu language...
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Table of Contents 1. What is Ushitori Shrine? 2. A matchmaking legend preserved in the "Tono Monogatari Shūi" (Collection of Tales of Tono) 3. The overwhelming world of "red" that adorns the shrine grounds 3.1 1. A sign of the water god's messenger 3.2 2. A symbol of "unrequited love"...
Table of Contents 1. What is Aizu Hanafuda? 2. List of Aizu Hanafuda Cards 2.1 [January] Pine and Crane > Lacquerware and Kannon 2.2 [February] Plum and Nightingale > Picture Candle and Kitakata Ramen 2.3 [March] Cherry Blossom and...
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Table of Contents 1. The journey begins at Miharu Town Hall 2. Head northwest along Prefectural Road 40 from Miharu Town Hall 3. Head south along National Route 288 4. Walking around the area near Miharu Town Hall is interesting! "Towns are interesting to explore on foot...".
Table of Contents 1. What is Konpira worship? 2. What is the Konpira barrel floating ceremony? 2.1 The barrel floating ceremony was once held in various parts of Yamagata Prefecture 3. Scenes from the "Konpira barrel floating ceremony" held on June 1, 2026 4. In conclusion...
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Table of Contents 1. What are the "Dolls" that guard Tamura City? 2. Each of the three Dolls has its own unique characteristics 3. The Doll of Yakata 4. The Doll of Hobashi 5. The Doll of Horikoshi 6. Actually, the Dolls change with the seasons...
Table of Contents 1. Mishishippi Udon (Sanuki Udon: Tsukigaoka, Morioka City) 1.1 Bukkake Udon with Chikuwa Tempura and Mackerel Tempura (950 yen) 1.2 Bukkake Udon with Squid Tentacles and Mackerel Tempura (950 yen) 2. Udon Isshun (...
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Table of Contents 1. Top-notch reputation! When it comes to memorable flavors, it's "Takeya" 1.1 Recommended point ①: The "flavored rice & flavored sticky rice" are exquisite 1.2 Recommended point ②: A wide variety of side dishes are also available 1.3 Recommended points...
Table of Contents 1. What is Sasano Ittobori? 1.1 Sasano Ittobori wooden toy "Otaka Poppo" 1.2 "Poppo" means "toy" in Ainu 2. A reproduction of the Ittobori toy from about 200 years ago "Ancient Poppo"...
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Table of Contents 1. [Aomori Prefecture] KumaLog Aomori 2. [Iwate Prefecture] Bears (bear sighting information posting and viewing app) 3. [Akita Prefecture] Black Bear and other bear information map system [Kumadas] 4. ...
