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Culture of the NAKADORI area in FUKUSHIMA Ken
"Ken" in Japanese means "Prefecture" |
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| IWAYA Rock-carved Buddhas |
rock-carved Buddhas statue on the mountainside |
73N001 |
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Mt. Shinobu in the city center, there are over 60 rock-carved Buddha statues
carved into the cliffs on the eastern side. They include the Thirty-three
Kannon Bodhisattva, Jizo Bodhisattva, and Fudo Myo-o. Many of the statues
have weathered over the years, but you can still see the serene Buddha
images. Iwaya Kannon is said to have originated as a Kannon hall carved
out of rock by a powerful clan that ruled the area from the Heian to Kamakura
periods, after which an independent Kannon hall was built.
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FUKUSHIMA(City/Cap) |
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| TSUCHIYU Hot Spring |
a historic hot spring resort |
73N003 |
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It has a history of over 1,400 years as a hot spring resort that also served
as a post station on the Aizu Kaido road (Tsuchiyu Kaido road) that ran
from Fukushima Castle Town to Aizu. It is now located along National Route
115 (Tsuchiyu Kaido road), the shortest route from the prefectural capital
Fukushima City to the Aizu region. Tsuchiyu Onsen has many hot springs,
and you can enjoy hot springs with more than 10 different types of spring
water. The hot spring area is located at an altitude of about 450 meters
and is surrounded by mountains, and the entire hot spring area is designated
as a national park. The local Tsuchiyu Kokeshi dolls are also a representative
local toy of Fukushima City, and it is also known as the production area
of "Japan's Three Great Kokeshi Dolls"
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FUKUSHIMA(City/Cap) |
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| Prefectural Museum |
an Art Museum in Fukushima |
73C005 |
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Fukushima Prefectual Museum of Art is located at the foot of Mt. Shinobu (a symbol mountain of Fukushima City), alongside the Fukushima Prefectural Library. It opened in 1984 on the former site of the Campus of the Economics of Fukushima University.
It is close to Fukushima Station and has good transport access, yet is
in a quiet, tranquil environment. It houses over 1,600 works of art, including
paintings, prints, sculptures, and crafts, and is characterized by its
collection of 20th century American figurative paintings, as well as the
work of printmaker Saito Kiyoshi, painter Sekine Shoji. and so on.
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| TAKAYASHIKI INARI Shrine |
good for prosperity in business |
73C014 |
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This Inari Shrine is characterized by its unique scenery, with numerous TORII Gates lined up on the grounds. Currently, there are about 100 torii gates, but in the past there were as many as 4,000. It is said to be good for praying for prosperity in business. The view from the top of the stone steps to the worship hall is spectacular. The Otaue Festival, a festival to pray for a bountiful rice harvest, is held every year from 1:00 pm on the first Sunday in June. Rice is planted by young maidens in the field in front of the first gate. They plant red rice seedlings, an ancient type of rice, accompanied by a shrine maiden dance.
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| ADATARA Shrine |
the main guardian deity of the district |
73C015 |
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It is said to have begun in 1146 when the gods of Mt. Adatara and Mt. Onakura
were moved here and made the shrine the main guardian deity of the entire
Adachi district. It is located on a hill in the north of Motomiya city.
At the spring festival on May 1st, parishioners of Ukishima Shrine in the
Shirasawa district of Motomiya city offer up the "Daidai Kagura"
music. At the autumn festival, which is held for three days starting on
the fourth Friday of October, three taiko (Drum) floats, traditional in
the area of the former Nihonmatsu domain, are paraded through the town
prior to the portable shrine procession. In the evening, a brave "naked
portable shrine" is carried out.
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MOTOMIYA(City) |
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| CHRYSANTHEMUM Doll |
top three chrysanthemum dolls in Japan |
73C016 |
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Every year from October to November, a chrysanthemum doll exhibition is
held at Kasumigajo Park in Nihonmatsu Castle. Counted among the top three
chrysanthemum dolls in Japan, the entire venue is filled with lustrous
chrysanthemum flowers and colorful autumn leaves. Nihonmatsu has long been
home to many chrysanthemum enthusiasts, and chrysanthemum dolls have been
displayed around the town since the early 20th century. Since 1955, the
Chrysanthemum Festival has been held in Kasumigajo Park as a spectacular
event. Each doll is made using more than 50 chrysanthemums, and the chrysanthemums
are dressed in a three-dimensional way, making it a sight to behold. The
dolls are dressed-upchanged four to five times during the exhibition, so
you can get a close-up look at the skilled craftsmanship.
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| DAKE Hot Spring |
already known in Kyoto in the 9th century |
73C018 |
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This hot spring has a long history, having already been known in Kyoto
in the 9th century. Its long history has seen it encounter landslides and
fires, and it has relocated and changed its appearance each time. The name
of the hot spring has also changed many times before it became the current
"Dake". Eventually, various inns and shops joined together, and
it steadily developed as a modern hot spring. It is said to be effective
for gastrointestinal disorders and neuralgia. The water is usually clear,
but once a week it turns milky white, known as "Milky Day", and
is one of the famous attractions of Dake Onsen. Milky Day usually falls
on every Monday, but the date can be delayed due to bad weather or other
circumstances.
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| CHOCHIN (Lantern) Festival |
one of three major lantern festivals in Japan |
73C019 |
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Nihonmatsu Shrine's autumn festival, also known as the "Nihonmatsu
Lantern Festival," is held on the first Saturday, Sunday, and Monday
of October every year. It boasts a tradition dating back more than 360
years, and is counted as one of three major lantern festivals in Japan.
The highlight of this lantern festival is the evening festival on the first
day. On this day, seven taiko (drum) floats loaded with lanterns are paraded
from each town, and the bonfires of Nihonmatsu Shrine are transferred to
the red lanterns. The highlight is the sight of 3,000 lanterns traveling
across the night sky, burning red. This is the only day that all town gather
together for the night-time parade.
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| SHIRAKAWA Daruma Doll |
traditional Japanese dol |
73S020 |
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Daruma dolls are traditional Japanese dolls that have been worshipped in Japan for centuries as symbols of good luck, success, and perseverance. The basic color of Daruma dolls is red, but in recent years, modern and cute designs have also appeared. Shirakawa Daruma dolls are characterized by their long beards. There are red Daruma dolls that are said to ward off evil and ensure safety in the home, and white Daruma dolls that are said to bring good luck. Most Daruma dolls are "eyeless Daruma dolls," in which one eye (the right one as you face it) is filled in when the doll is purchased, and the other eye is filled in when a wish is granted. The Shirakawa Daruma Market, the largest city festival in the region, is held every year on February 11th.
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SHIRAKAWA(City) |
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| Lake NANKO Park |
Nanko means "southern lake" in Japanese |
73N021 |
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In 1801, the feudal lord created the park as a recreational area for commoners,
regardless of their social status, with the idea of "Shimin Kyoraku"
(the happiness of Samurais and commoners), and it is said to be the oldest
park in Japan. Pine trees are densely distributed on the hills, flowers
are scattered among them, and there is a wide variety of ornamental plants.
There are islands in the pond, making it a sightseeing spot. The name Nanko
is said to come from a line in a poem by the 8th century Chinese poet Li
Bai, or because it was located south of Shirakawa Komine Castle. The park
is about 2 kilometers in circumference, and allowing you to enjoy the scenery
of the four seasons. The teahouse by the lakeside of Nanko Park serves
the famous Nanko Dango (dumplings).
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| SHIRAKAWA no Seki |
ancient checkpoint |
73C022 |
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One of the ancient checkpoints in Japan. It is historically famous as the
checkpoint established from the Nara to Heian periods. It has been considered
the "gateway to Michinoku (present-day Tohoku region)." It is
unclear when it was established, but old records indicate that it was established
in the first half of the 5th century. Shirakawa Seki no Mori Park (Forest
Park at Shirakawa checkpoint) is adjacent to the remains of Shirakawa no
Seki. Within the spacious park, there are many facilities, including a
thatched-roof house relocated from the Shirakawa city, a watermill where
you can try making soba noodles (reservations required), play equipment,
and a product corner, so you can spend a relaxing time surrounded by tranquil
scenery.
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| TAIMATSU AKASHI |
a fire festival with torches |
73C024 |
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This festival originated in 1589, when vassals and citizens gathered with
torches in hand to defend the castle after it was attacked by a neighboring
domain. Since then, it has continued to be held to mourn the souls of those
who died as warriors. This fire festival has been held for 430 years and
is counted as one of the three major fire festivals in Japan. 30 very heavy,
10-meters-long torches are carried by 150 young men through the town, then
set up on the mountain and lit. As the brave sound of torch drums reverberates,
the 30 torches are lit and the mountainside is engulfed in red flames.
It is held on the second Saturday of November every year.
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SUKAGAWA(City) |
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| MUSHI MUSHI Land |
insect museum |
73C028 |
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This insect theme park (insect museum) opened in 1991. It touts itself as "only insect paradise in Japan." Tamura City is a town with a thriving tobacco leaf production industry, and the idea started when many rhinoceros beetle larvae were discovered growing in the leaf mold used as fertilizer for tobacco leaves. The resident staff will not only carefully explain everything from how to raise insects to their ecology, but also provide time to interact directly with the insects on display and the rhinoceros beetles that are kept free-roaming in a natural environment. Barbecue facilities and accommodation are also available.
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TAMURA(City) |
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| ONINGYOUSAMA |
Mr., & Ms. Doll（large god) |
73C029 |
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A god of protection against evil. A large god made of straw is enshrined
here as a talisman. It is said that this was erected as a talisman to prevent
evil spirits from entering the villages after the spread of a deadly disease
during the Edo period. There are doll Jizo statues all over the Tohoku
region, but this doll's unique feature is that it is this too large. It
is about 4 meters tall, holds a naginata and a sword, and spreads its arms
as if blocking the way. Its face has the expression of a great demon, glaring
to stop anything bad from entering from outside. There are three dolls
in the city, each with a different expression. The clothes of the dolls
are changed every April.
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TAMURA(City) |
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| ATSUKASHIYAMA Fortress |
old battlefield ruins |
73C032 |
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This fortress facility, consisting of moats and earthworks, was built by Fujiwara Yasuhira's Oshu army to fight off the Kamakura army led by Minamoto Yoritomo, who established the first samurai government. It was the main battlefield of the Battle of Atsukashiyama in 1189, and is designated as a national historic site. This area has a sturdy structure, with double moats carved into the bedrock.
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| YAMAMOTO Shrine |
for good luck and protection from misfortune |
73N033 |
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Founded in the early 9th century. After passing through rows of cedar trees over 100 years old and climbing up 130 stone steps, a giant rock cave appears at the top of the steps, and within the cave is a sacred site where the principal image of the deity is enshrined. The Miyagawa River, a tributary of the Kuji River, flows through the grounds of Yamamoto Fudoson Shrine, and yamame (scientific name: Oncorhynchus masou) trouts swim in the clear stream. The blessings of this place are good luck and protection from evil. The surrounding valley has been designated a "Prefectural Natural Park," so you can enjoy the rich nature to the fullest. From late October to November, the leaves turn a stunning red in this area.There is also a campsite.
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TANAGURA(Town) |
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