Aizu
Proper noun
Meaning
Aizu
A region in western Fukushima Prefecture. Primary city is Aizu Wakamatsu (会津若松).
Examples
Although the legend itself is not likely to be a historical fact, Aizu is rather close to southern Tōhoku, where the north end of keyhole kofun culture as of late 4th century is located.
The father moved east from northern Koshi while the son moved north on his way, and they finally met at Aizu (current western Fukushima ).
In the same war, the Prussian Edward Schnell served the Aizu domain as a military instructor and procurer of weapons.