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| 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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| hidden hot spring |
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It is a hidden and small hot spring located in a valley on the mountainside,
an hour's drive from the city center.
Some say it was discovered in the 14th century, others say it was discovered in 856, so it is a hot spring with a long history. It is popular for its open-air baths that gush out from the river. Almost all of the dozen or so springs are artesian, and the water quality varies slightly. Day bathing is possible, but there are times when it is mixed bathing and for women only.
It is located further back than Geto highland Ski Resort, known for its
high-quality powder snow, and is only open from spring to autumn because
it is closed in winter due to snow.
Upstream of the hot spring is Tengu no Iwa, the largest travertine in Japan. |
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| considered one of the "Six Great Tohoku Festivals". |
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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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