Fukushima prefecture：
Fukushima Prefecture is a land of nature, history and tradition. The majestic scenery of Oze and Lake Inawashiro, where swans swoop down, will overwhelm you with the richness of nature. There are also numerous places famous for their flowers, such as Miharu Taki Cherry Blossoms and Hanamiyama.
The Tsurugajo Castle and Ouchi-juku offer a taste of Edo culture, while the Soma Nomaoi Festival (an important intangible folk cultural property) and the Aizu Tajima Gionsai Festival keep the traditions of old alive.

Yamagata prefecture：Honesty and honesty: The home of cherries, another Japan "Yamagata
Surrounded by the beautiful mountains of Zao, Gassan, Chokai, Azuma, Iide, and Asahi, which are among the 100 most famous mountains in Japan, the region is blessed with beautiful nature, with the Yonezawa, Yamagata, and Shinjo basins stretching from the south and the rich Mogami River flowing through the Shonai Plain. Yamagata's cherries, which account for 70% of the nation's production, and its vivid four seasons are the original landscape of Yamagata.

Miyagi prefecture：Seafood and Local Products
Sendai, the prefectural capital, is the largest city in the Tohoku region and serves as the center of economy, culture, and commerce. Agriculture and fisheries are also thriving, and beef and shark fins are well known as specialty products. The city's tourist attractions include Matsushima, one of the three most scenic spots in Japan. Matsushima is a scenic spot located in Matsushima-cho, Miyagi Prefecture, and is known for its spectacular view of some 260 islands of various sizes. In addition, the ruins of Sendai Castle, built by Date Masamune, offer a panoramic view of the city of Sendai, aptly named the "City of Trees.

Iwate prefecture：
Located in the northeastern part of the Tohoku region, Iwate is surrounded by rich nature, with the magnificent Kitakami River flowing between the Ou Mountains and the Kitakami Highlands, and the Sanriku Sea, which is one of the world's largest fishing grounds.The region is rich in nature, and each region has its own unique climate, which has nurtured a rich diversity of cultures.

Akita prefecture：The hometown of Akita, a place of sincerity, warmth, and perseverance
One of the major attractions of Akita Prefecture is its beautiful nature, including majestic mountains, the azure Sea of Japan, and rice fields shining with light, water, and greenery, as well as a variety of festivals and traditional culture that can be seen throughout the prefecture year-round, allowing people to enjoy the scenery and customs that change from season to season. The prefecture is also rich in renewable energy resources such as wind and geothermal power generation.

Aomori prefecture：
Aomori Prefecture is the northernmost prefecture on Honshu, surrounded on three sides by the sea: the Pacific Ocean to the east, the Sea of Japan to the west, and the Tsugaru Straits to the north. With Mt. Hakkouda, a sacred mountain, in the center of the prefecture, Aomori is a region with a rich culinary appeal. It is also a region rich in seasonal changes, with cherry blossoms represented by Hirosaki Castle in spring, hot festivals in each region represented by the Nebuta Festival in summer, beech forests dyed yellow in autumn, and snow turning the area white in winter.

Fukushima prefecture：
The cuisine of Fukushima Prefecture is rich with delicacies from the sea and the mountains. The prefecture's favorable climate makes it one of the best rice-producing regions in Japan, and sake breweries are located throughout the prefecture. The prefecture is also rich in local gourmet foods such as sauced pork cutlet served on top of a bowl of rice, Kitakata ramen, and Shirakawa ramen.
The prefecture is also famous as a fruit kingdom, and fresh fruits such as peaches, pears, cherries, and apples can be enjoyed every season.

Yamagata prefecture：Imoni
Imoni"" is said to have originated in the mid-1600s.
Imoni"" varies in seasoning and ingredients depending on the region. When the custom of ""imoni"" from inland areas was introduced to the Shonai area, it is said that the meat was pork and the seasoning was miso, which goes well with pork, because the area was a thriving pig farming area.

Miyagi prefecture：
Miyagi Prefecture is home to one of Japan's greatest culinary treasures, offering a wide variety of cuisines. Beef tongue yaki" and "beef tail soup," which are representative of Sendai City, were created during the period of residence of the U.S. military after World War II and are now well known throughout the country. There are also many historical dishes, and "Zunda Mochi" (Zunda rice cakes) and "Sendai Miso" (Sendai miso), both derived from Date Masamune, are masterpieces that allow visitors to experience local traditions and culture. Coming next is Miyagi Prefecture's fresh seafood. Kesennuma City boasts the largest catch of tuna in Japan. In addition, "shark fin sushi" is a dish invented by "Asahi Sushi," a restaurant established in Kesennuma City, and is extremely popular among the locals. There are also many marine products such as ascidians and wakame seaweed, which together make up Miyagi Prefecture's unique culinary landscape. The high-quality rice Sasanishiki and Hitomebore produced in Osaki City is also an integral part of Miyagi Prefecture's culinary culture. These diverse culinary attractions provide great satisfaction to visitors to Miyagi Prefecture.

Iwate prefecture：(Wanko-soba)soba noodles in broth served continuously so that the guest or customer never has an empty bowl
Wankosoba is said to have originated in the "buckwheat noodle serving" tradition of the southern region of Japan. It is a traditional specialty born from the hospitality of people who want to enjoy the taste of freshly boiled soba and eat as much of it as possible. The "Wanko Soba All Japan Tournament" is a wintertime tradition in Hanamaki City, where contestants compete to see how many bowls of soba they can eat within a time limit.

Akita prefecture：Rich resources and culture surrounding food, the beautiful water town of Akita
Kiritanpo nabe is a specialty of Akita Prefecture. It is made by kneading hard-cooked new rice in a mortar until it becomes sticky, wrapping it around a cedar stick like a chikuwa, baking it, removing it from the stick, and cutting it into bite-size pieces. In addition, there are countless brands of rich sake produced by high-quality water and rice, severe winter cold, and traditional techniques, and Akita Prefecture is one of the most famous sake-producing areas in Japan.

Aomori prefecture：
The apple fields that stretch across the Tsugaru Plain produce Fuji apples and other brand-name apples that are loved by people around the world. The entire prefecture is also a thriving fishing ground, as represented by tuna from Oma, mackerel from Hachinohe, and scallops from Mutsu Bay. The local B-class gourmet foods, such as seafood ramen, miso curry milk ramen, and tsuyu yakisoba (noodles with soy sauce), are now a national specialty.

Fukushima prefecture：
The Boshin War was a turning point in history, dividing the country in two. Aizu was the battleground of the ""Aizu War,"" which became an important phase of the war, and played an important role in the transition from the Edo to Meiji periods.
The spirit of the Aizu clan, which defended and challenged ""justice"" as a samurai even though it was called a ""bandit army,"" as symbolized by the tragedy of the Byakkotai, a young samurai clan, provides us with necessary perspectives for the future and perspectives that we, who live today, should continue to think about.

Yamagata prefecture：Yamagata people have a gene that makes them good hunters.
Around 30,000 years ago, people who hunted large mammals appeared in Yamagata. More than 100 sites from that period have been found on river terraces along major rivers and their tributaries, including the Mogami River (Maki site, Asahi Town; Myojinzan site, Sagae City), the Arakawa River (Arakawa site, Oguni Town) and the Aka River. Over time, in 1878, the present Yamagata Prefecture was born.

Miyagi prefecture：
In the 8th century, a government base was established in Tagajo City in what is now Miyagi Prefecture. The area is called Mutsu, and its beautiful nature has long been praised in poems and songs. During the Warring States period, the famous warlord Date Masamune ruled this area and built the Sendai Domain. Its territory included not only Miyagi Prefecture but also part of Iwate Prefecture. However, it was defeated in a civil war in 1868 and lost some of its land.
Nevertheless, Miyagi Prefecture continued to grow, especially the prefectural capital, Sendai, which has become a major city in the Tohoku region.

Iwate prefecture：World Heritage Sites in Hiraizumi
The World Heritage Site of Hiraizumi, registered in 2011, is the result of three generations of the Oshu Fujiwara clan's efforts to create an ideal world in this world based on the idea of the Pure Land. The five registered World Heritage sites are Chuson-ji, Motsu-ji, Kanjizaiouin Ato, Muryokoin Ato, and Mount Kinkeisan.

Akita prefecture：How long have humans lived in Akita?　20,000 years ago.
The Satake clan, based at Kubota Castle in Akita City, devoted itself to the development of new rice paddies, mining, and various cultures over a period of about 260 years. In 1868, Dewa Province was divided into Uzen and Ugo, and the abolition of the han system in 1871 resulted in the creation of 12 prefectures, which later established the current area of Akita Prefecture. The anniversary of the establishment of Akita Prefecture falls on August 29, the day Akita Prefecture was born

Aomori prefecture：
Many of the Hokkaido Northeast Jomon sites, such as the Sannai-Maruyama site, which overturned the common belief that Jomon people did not live in groups, are located in Aomori Prefecture. Aomori is also a rare region that historically retains differences in cultural dialects, as two regions that in modern times had completely different administrative divisions, the Tsugaru and Nanbu clans, were combined to form Aomori Prefecture. Hirosaki Castle, famous for its cherry blossoms, is one of the 12 existing castle towers.

Fukushima prefecture：
Aizu lacquerware, Ohori Soma ware, Aizu Hongo ware, and Oku-Aizu wickerwork are designated as traditional crafts by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, and there are also many folk crafts such as Miharu-koma, okiagari-koboshi, akabeko, pictured candles, and Shirakawa daruma dolls.
In the 2021 National New Sake Competition, 17 brands of sake from Fukushima won gold medals, making it the ninth consecutive year that the prefecture has won the gold medal. Many breweries have a long history of sake brewing and are particular about each and every process, including rice and water, as well as brewing, fermentation, and fire-working.

Yamagata prefecture：The Tendo Shogi Piece Industry Actually Started as an Inside Job
The origin of Tendo Shogi Pieces dates back to 1831, when the Oda clan moved its castle to Tendo and encouraged its vassals to make "Shogi Pieces" as a side job. It is said that this was started as an inside job for low-ranked clan members. Under the tight financial situation of the Oda clan in Tendo, the lower-ranked samurai had to make ends meet and supplemented their family budgets by working at home.

Miyagi prefecture：
Miyagi Prefecture is geographically long from north to south, and is divided into four major regions: the ""Northern Miyagi Area,"" the ""Sendai Area,"" the ""Sennan Area,"" and the ""Sanriku Area. Each region has a slightly different food culture and dialect, and is home to a diverse culture. During the Edo period (1603-1867), the Sendai clan introduced many cultures and technologies from all over the country, and their influence continues to this day. In particular, traditional crafts such as Naruko lacquerware, Sendai-daira (woven fabric), Sendai chests, Kokeshi dolls, and Shiraishi washi paper have been handed down to the present day. Furthermore, the Sendai Tanabata Festival, a traditional event that symbolizes Miyagi Prefecture, is held every summer. For three days from August 6 to 8, the city of Sendai is filled with vibrant Tanabata decorations during this festival, which attracts more than 2 million visitors every year.
As you can see, Miyagi Prefecture has been a mixture of diverse cultures and traditions since ancient times, and each region has its own unique charm.

Iwate prefecture：ironware from the Nanbu
Morioka City and Oshu City are the production centers of Nambu ironware. Morioka's ironware is said to have originated in the early 17th century, when the lord of the Nanbu domain invited a potter from Kyoto to make tea ceremony kettles, while Oshu's ironware is said to have originated in the late Heian period, when Fujiwara no Kiyohira invited ironware craftsmen from Omi province to make armor and other items. Today, kyusu teapots with colorful colors and stylish designs are produced and are popular in Europe.

Akita prefecture：A treasure trove of festivals and artisan culture living in the harsh northern climate and climate
Namahage" is a traditional annual deity of the Oga Peninsula. The traditional event in which Namahage, dressed in an ogre's mask, a minnow, and a knife, comes into people's homes and says "Crying child is not here! In addition, "maenge-wappa" is a container made of Akita cedar, which is designated as a national traditional craft, and is made from the most beautiful quarter-sawn part of Akita cedar.

Aomori prefecture：
Traditional crafts in Aomori Prefecture are largely divided into the Tsugaru area and the Nanbu area. In the Tsugaru area, Tsugaru Kogin Sashi, Tsugaru Nuri, Tsugaru Biidoro, etc. are famous. In the southern area, Nanbu SAKIORI and Yawatauma are famous. Aomori is also famous for its sake, and there are many sake breweries located throughout the prefecture.