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In northern Japan, the autumn season brings a series of festivals, known locally as aki matsuri (秋まつり), celebrating the harvest, nature, and local heritage. These festivals remain particularly distinctive, often overlooked by travelers. In this article, I will guide you on how to understand, experience, and enjoy them correctly, so read until the very end!
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Discover the hidden history behind Japan’s numbered "nohe" towns (1戸 to 9戸) in Iwate & Aomori! Explore samurai forts, eerie tunnels, and the legendary "Zero-Nohe" in this fascinating Tohoku adventure.