9 beautiful scenes of Tohoku (Northern East) area Japan

Tohoku (northern eastern) area of Japan is abundant in beautiful nature and the skill of an artisan. The best moment of Tohoku area started at early 12th century. Northern Fujiwara family ruled entire Tohoku area and the capital city of Tohoku area, Hiraizumi (平泉) was the second biggest city next to Heian Kyo city.

But afterward Northern Fujiwara family falls, serious of hardships hit Tohoku area.
Terrible famine at 18th century and 5 consecutive defeats in wars.

But people in Tohoku area kept handing down that tradition of great craftmanships.
Recently Tohoku area is redeeming its glories utilizing its beautiful nature and superb local products they have.

Let me introduce 9 beautiful pictures of Tohoku area citing from a YouTube video posted by Yuki Nakagawa who is a movie creator.
Only 1 month after this video was released, it already has 8 million+ PVs.

Matsushima is a comprehensive name for more than 260 small islands at Miyagi Bay.
This place is well known for its beauty especial sunrise moment.

More than 6 million people visit Matsushima yearly.

Naruko kokeshi doll made in MIyagi prefecture.
In late 8th century the first naruko doll was made as a tool for buddhism ritual.

Later on 300 years ago from now, kokeshi was started to be sold at small shop as　souvenirs.

Nambu tekki is a comprehensive name for iron craftworks such as pots or kettles that are made in Nambu area, Iwate prefecture.

The history of Nambu tekki goes back to 12th century.
Northern Fujiwara family invited artisans of iron blacksmiths from Shiga prefecture and started to make Nambu tekki.

Currently, Nambu tekki is one of the most famous souvenirs of Iwate prefecture.

Dakikaeri Valley is located at Senboku City, Akita prefecture.

Kanji for Dakikaeri is "抱き返り".
It means "hug and turn around".
Since the mountain roads of this valley are so narrow. Therefore people had to hag each other and turned around to walk the road.
Therefore this place is named "抱き返り".