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Did you know that during the Tokugawa period, mountains were the object of worship, and there was a custom to set up groups and climb mountains together?

Only shochu made from rice produced in Hitoyoshi Kuma can receive the "Geographical Indication" designation as "Kuma Shochu." Similar to Scotch for whiskey, Bordeaux for wine, and Cognac for brandy, it is one of the few brands globally recognized for using a geographical name as a distinction.

【Not Just Samurai and Ninjas: The Tales of Forgotten Heroes in Japan】Hasuda Zenmei who discovered Yukio Mishima, is also among them.

【Not Just Samurai and Ninjas: The Tales of Forgotten Heroes in Japan】Inoue Kowashi, who drafted the Imperial Rescript on Education, is also among them.

[1250th Anniversary of Kōbō Daishi] The legend of Kōbō Daishi extends to Tsukigi, Tawaramaki Town as well. In addition to the statue of Kōbō Daishi, there is also the "Millennial Awakening Heisei Yūkyūishi," a circular sandstone conglomerate, and the Shisho Shrine, where Niu-tsu-hime, who is believed to have been involved in mercury extraction, is enshrined.

【Not Just Samurai and Ninjas: The Tales of Forgotten Heroes in Japan】Tatsuo Ichiki, who earned gratitude from Indonesia's first President Sukarno, saying 'Thank you, Tatsuo Ichiki, you were a wonderful person,' is also among them.