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SHIROISHI
  • HISTORY
  • TRADITIONAL CRAFTS
  • LOCAL DELICACIES

Shiroishi is a historical castle town located in the south of Miyagi Prefecture. Its castle was the site of a ferocious battle during the Boshin War of the Meiji Restoration.
As well as being a draw for history buffs, Shiroishi is also renowned for its traditions of Yajiro Kokeshi Dolls and umen noodles. The mountains of Zao provide a stunning backdrop to everyday life in the town.
One of the 100 hidden towns in Japan chosen for this publication.

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JAPAN - 100 HIDDEN TOWNS

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Japan – 100 Hidden Towns is a travel guidebook to Japan off-the-beaten-track – the lesser known towns, where quiet, bucolic ways of life, and proudly maintained local history and traditions can be found. 100 towns, selected from all of the country’s 47 prefectures, are reviewed with a focus on nature, culture, food, access, and key dates – each illustrated with colourful photographs. Information on each of Japan’s eight regions and their major tourist attractions, general advice for travellers, and listings of useful phrases are also provided, helping visitors to maximise the enjoyment of their travels. Over 400 pages of colour photographs and useful information.

PUBLISHER : NELLIE’S ENGLISH BOOKS 
ISBN : 9784905527497