Hometown Hero of Ōshū City, Iwate Prefecture, 🏛️Shohei Ohtani is honored with a commemorative 🕳️manhole cover (Mizusawaesashi Station, west exit), celebrating his journey from local roots to global baseball superstardom and underscoring his deep connection to the community that fostered his early development.
Sukayu Onsen, nestled in the Hakkoda Mountains of Aomori Prefecture, is a revered hot spring renowned for its therapeutic, highly acidic sulfur waters and rustic charm. Its most famous for the "Sen-nin-buro" or "Bath of a Thousand Bathers," a massive, traditional mixed-gender bath constructed entirely from hiba (Japanese cypress) wood, offering a unique communal bathing experience that has drawn visitors for over 300 years. Sukayu is also notable for being one of Japan's first designated National Recreational Hot Springs and is famously one of the snowiest inhabited places on Earth, creating a dramatic winter wonderland setting for its steamy baths.
The Kakunodate Samurai District, often lovingly referred to as "Little Kyoto of Tōhoku," is a remarkably preserved Edo period (1603-1868) samurai village in Akita Prefecture, renowned for offering one of Japan's most authentic glimpses into samurai life. Founded in 1620, its wide streets are lined with the original black-fenced residences of samurai families, many of which are open to the public, including the impressive Aoyagi House and the still-inhabited Ishiguro House, showcasing ancestral artifacts and the distinctive architecture of the era. Beyond its historical significance, Kakunodate is famously adorned with hundreds of weeping cherry trees, particularly spectacular in spring, which contrast beautifully with the dark samurai dwellings, creating an iconic and picturesque landscape that draws visitors from around the world.
The Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles, founded in 2005, is the premier NPB stadium in the Tōhoku region. Their miraculous rise culminated in the 2013 Japan Series championship, a triumph largely spearheaded by their ace pitcher, Masahiro Tanaka. Tanaka's initial dominant stint with the Eagles from 2007 to 2013 saw him achieve an unprecedented 24-0 perfect regular season record in 2013, solidifying his legendary status before he moved to MLB. After a successful tenure with the New York Yankees, Tanaka made a highly anticipated return to the Golden Eagles from 2021 to 2024, bringing a veteran presence and continuing to be a beloved figure for a franchise deeply connected to its community.
The Miharu Takizakura in Fukushima, a "waterfall cherry tree" over 1,000 years old, is one of Japan's "Three Great Cherry Trees" and a National Natural Monument. Its light pink blossoms cascade like a waterfall each spring, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors to witness its breathtaking beauty and profound resilience, particularly after enduring events like the 2011 Tōhoku Earthquake and Tsunami.
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i = 0;
while (!deck.isInOrder()) {
print 'Iteration ' + i;
deck.shuffle();
i++;
}
print 'It took ' + i + ' iterations to sort the deck.';