“A single waterway that shaped Koriyama” What if a single waterway could tell the story of an entire city?Step into a unique gastronomy journey in Koriyama, where history, nature, and food come together. A Waterway That Shaped Koriyama A Gastronomy Journey Through History, Culture & Taste More than just a canal, the Asaka Canal is […]
Today, the 29th, marks the final day of the Hachiman Festival—Asaka Kunitsuko Shrine Autumn Festival. Koriyama hosts the only festival in Fukushima where so many portable shrines come together. Historically, Koriyama was part of the Nihonmatsu domain. With permission from the domain, the Mikoshi Togyo—a parade of portable shrines—began in 1765. In the festival: Togyo […]
Shuwa! the Ultra city Sukagawa 【Great spots in Sukagawa neighborhood 】 Visited on May 2022 Sukagawa City in Fukushima is the birthplace of director Eiji Tsuburaya, the legendary “god of special effects” and creator of Ultraman. Here, we’ll introduce shops connected to Tsuburaya, exclusive Ultraman merchandise only available in Sukagawa, and plenty of insights into […]
Shuwa! The Ultra city of Sukagawa 【Tokusatsu Archive Centre】 Visited on May 2022 Sukagawa City in Fukushima is the birthplace of Eiji Tsuburaya, the legendary “god of special effects” and creator of Ultraman. Here, you can explore shops connected to Tsuburaya, find Ultraman merchandise only available in Sukagawa, and dive into the world of tokusatsu […]
The music history of Koriyama, Fukushima Why Is it called ‘‘The City of Music’’? ~Showa era~ Vol.1 “Gakuto-kun” is the mascot of Koriyama, Fukushima, a city where music thrives in every school. Students consistently win awards in chorus and ensemble competitions and frequently take part in national contests. In 2008, Koriyama was officially declared a […]
The music history of Koriyama, Fukushima Why Is it called ‘‘The City of Music’’? ~Showa era~ Vol.2 It all began from here…the legendary rock festival! 【ONE STEP FESTIVAL】 What is the One Step Festival? The rock festival was held from August 4–5 and 8–10, 1974, at the General Athletics Stadium in Kaiseizan Park, Koriyama […]
Commutant Fukushima is located in the Tamura-Seibu Industrial Park in Miharu. Guided by the concept of encouraging dialogue and co-creation to build Fukushima’s future, the facility serves as a hub for learning and collaboration. At the center of the exhibition hall, a digital clock displays the time that has passed since the Great East Japan […]
Sponsored Links Prepare Before Next Upcoming NHK’s Morning Drama “Yell”! “Yell” is an upcoming NHK’s morning drama that will start next spring, 2020. This biographical drama is about a nationally famous composer from Fukushima, Yūji Koseki, and his wife Kinko. His great songs include: a song of The National High School Baseball Championship, “Eikan wa […]
The melodies created by Yūji Koseki, who made a significant contribution to Japanese popular music during the Showa era, touched the hearts of people across Japan. During World War II, he was required to compose songs for the war effort. It is said that he later struggled with the thought that soldiers had been sent […]
Other Than the Memorial Hall, Fukushima Has Many More Places and Sweets Related to Yūji Koseki ♪ Harmony Spreads in a Mouth ♪ With a Respect for the Great Composer Fukushima & Local Confectionery Shop Fuku Fuku Wa Honpo For over 63 years along Route 4, we have been dedicated to crafting sweets that move […]