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Weeping Wooden Virgin

Akita
Can wood cry tears? Well, you wouldn't think so, unless you visit the convent in the tiny Japanese village of Akita. It is here that the Weeping Wooden Virgin statue, crafted from a Katsura…

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Upcoming Events in Tohoku

Oga Namahage FestivalOga Namahage Festival
Dec 2009 (annual)
Oga
During the annual New Year Oga Namahage Festival, deities resembling demons go… more...
Sendai Aoba FestivalSendai Aoba Festival
May 2010 (annual)
Sendai
Swirling colours sweep through the streets of Sendai during the Aoba Festival… more...
Soma-Nomaoi (Wild Horse Racing)Soma-Nomaoi (Wild Horse Racing)
Jul 2010 (annual)
Soma City
Since the 10th century, Soma City has hosted the spectacular Soma-Nomaoi (Wild… more...

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