Tohoku Former Takizawa Honjin, Aizuwakamatsu: Where the Byakkotai Marched to War
Mention Aizuwakamatsu, and many people immediately think of the Byakkotai (White Tiger Corps). This time, we're introduc...
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Tohoku Aizu Samurai Residence, Fukushima: A Visitor’s Guide to the Saigo Tanomo House
When people think of sightseeing in Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima, Tsuruga Castle and the sites connected to the Byakkotai us...
Tohoku Arahama Elementary School Ruins, Sendai: A Visitor’s Guide to This 3.11 Tsunami Memorial
Arahama Elementary School in Sendai survived the tsunami of the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and now stands as one o...
Tohoku Why Is Zuihoden So Lavishly Decorated? The Story Behind the Stairs and Hidden Highlights
Visiting Zuihoden, one question naturally comes to mind: why is this building so extravagantly decorated? Few structures...
Tohoku Zuihoden Mausoleum: Complete History & Access Guide (Sendai, Japan)
Zuihoden (瑞鳳殿) is one of Sendai's most striking historical sites — the mausoleum of Date Masamune, the legendary foundin...