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Other points of interest in the SOUTHERN area, IWATE Ken
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| The TOHOKU region refers to the northeastern part of the main island, Honshu
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| HAYACHINE KAGURA |
Dance deicated to God |
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Embracing the sacred mountain of Mt. Hayachine, the traditional dance "Hayachine
Kagura" has been handed down through generations in the region. Hayachine
Kagura is the collective name for two kagura troupes, Otsugunai and Take.
In 1976, it was designated as the first Important Intangible Folk Cultural
Property, and in 2009, it was registered as an Intangible Cultural Heritage
by UNESCO, and is recognized worldwide as a common heritage of mankind.
The Otsugunai and Take districts are about 12 kilometers apart
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| FUTAGO SATOIMO (Taro) |
a specialty like delicious potato |
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Futago Town, Kitakami City, where "Futago Satoimo" is grown,
is located on low flat land, and the fertile soil has been formed by the
flooding of the Kitakami River since ancient times. The "Futago Satoimo",
a specialty of this area, has been cultivated here using the same methods
for 300 years, and while stubbornly protecting its variety, it has a unique
presence. It is sticky and rich, and is a delicious potato that should
not be underestimated as just a Satoimo (Taro... a root vegetable like
a potato that is eaten in Asia and many countries in Africa) . It is characterized
by its thick texture and smooth taste, and is a rare variety that has not
been improved. Another characteristic of Futago Satoimo is that it is soft
but does not fall apart when boiled. A seasonal autumn scene in this region
is when groups gather on the banks of the Kitakami River under the autumn
sky to make and eat 'Satoimmo soup' and share sake. It is registered as
a Japanese geographical indication (GI)
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| KITAKAMI-MICHINOKU Festival |
performing arts festival |
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The Kitakami-Michinoku (Tohoku Region) Performing Arts Festival is held
for three days from the first Saturday in August every year. More than
100 groups perform traditional performing arts, including the local Onikenbai
(a brave dance performed wearing menacing demon masks). The highlight of
the festival is the "Onikenbai Daigunbu", a spectacular dance
performed on the second night of the festival, in which more than 100 dancers
dance simultaneously in front of a bonfire. The final day of the festival
is traditional "Torokko (lantern) floating" and a fireworks display.
The festival features rare folk performing arts that are unparalleled in
both quality and scale. It is sometimes considered one of the "Six
Great Tohoku Festivals"
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| OSHU City Cattle Museum |
only museum in Japan specializes in cattle |
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Opened in 1995 in Oshu City, famous for its Maesawa beef cattle, this is
the only museum in Japan that specializes in cattle (and is rare worldwide).
The museum's theme is "exploring the coexistence of cattle and humans,
and learning about life, nature, and humans." The museum conducts
research and exhibits on Maesawa beef and other cattle around the world,
including stuffed animals, skeletons, fossils, and other items, as well
as introducing the relationship between cattle and humans and beef dishes
by part of the cow. Groups can experience butter-making and taste handmade
cheese by applying in advance. Exhibitions also include cattle that lived
in the Japanese archipelago during the Paleolithic period and whose fossils
have been found in ruins in neighboring areas.
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| Waterwheel at YAMAGUCHI |
only waterwheel working now here |
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This thatched-roof old waterwheel is located in the Yamaguchi district, which is an impressive part of Tono's tranquil rural scenery, with mountains and rice fields stretching out in the background. Waterwheels are used for threshing and milling, and there used to be several waterwheels in the area, but with the advancement of mechanization in agriculture, the Yamaguchi waterwheel is the only one that remains today. It is still in use today, and you can tour the interior. As you approach the watermill, the powerful sounds of the wheel turning and the water flowing jump into your ears. With the grinding of the gears of the waterwheel and the splashing water, the waterwheel is a sturdy and powerful sight that combines the power of nature and the wisdom of life.
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