Sokushinbutsu: Monks Who Walked Toward Buddhahood While Alive
In a few temples in Yamagata Prefecture, the preserved bodies of monks known as Sokushinbutsu can still be see […]
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Mount Yudono: A Place That Must Be Experienced in Person
Mount Yudono is one of the three sacred mountains that make up Dewa Sanzan, and it is traditionally associated […]
Mount Haguro：Walking 2,446 Stone Steps to Reflect on the Present
Mount Haguro is one of the three sacred mountains of Dewa Sanzan and is traditionally associated with the pres […]
Dewa Sanzan：Three Sacred Mountains Where Life Is Reconsidered
Dewa Sanzan, located in Yamagata Prefecture, is one of Japan’s most important sacred areas, made up of three m […]
Shinmai: Japan’s Seasonal Rice at Its Best in Autumn
Have you ever tried Japanese rice? In Japan, rice is an essential part of everyday meals. Japanese people grow […]
Rikuzentakata
Rikuzentakata was one of the areas severely affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake on March 11, 2011. Tod […]
Kanazawa Castle: Quiet Yet Powerful — Stone Walls That Tell 400 Years of History
Kanazawa Castle is a historic castle site located in the heart of Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture.From the […]
Oga Onsenkyo | A Quiet Hot Spring Stay and a Night of Namahage Taiko
Oga Onsenkyo is not a famous hot spring destination like Nyuto Onsen, nor is it a secluded “hidden onsen” deep […]
Bodakko-meshi (Bodakko Rice): Akita’s Traditional Salted Salmon Rice Dish
Bodakko is a traditional Akita term for strongly salted salmon. When served on rice, it is called bodakko-mesh […]
Inaniwa Udon
Inaniwa Udon is a traditional hand-stretched noodle passed down in the Inaniwa region of southern Akita. The n […]