[2023 event information] “Morioka Sansa Odori” colors the summer of Iwate Morioka

Morioka City was selected as one of the ``52 Places to Visit in 2023'' by the New York Times. The event that will be held for the 46th time this year will decorate Morioka's summer...

NEFT Editorial Department2023.07.28

[Miyagi] The chocolate-flavored version of Sendai's famous confectionery "Hagi no Tsuki" "Hagi no To" will be available for a limited time from February...

The chocolate-flavored "Hagi no Shirabe", a sister product of Sendai's famous confectionery "Hagi no Tsuki", will be available at limited stores and officially online from February 1st (Wednesday).

NEFT Editorial Department2023.02.02

[Fukushima Prefecture] What is the local dish, Ikajin? It is now famous nationwide! Continue to be loved...

Ikarinjin is one of Fukushima's representative local dishes that originated in the northern part of Nakadori, Fukushima Prefecture. It is a dish that all Fukushima residents are familiar with, and it is a staple at home...

NEFT Editorial Department2021.11.05

[Miyagi Prefecture] A ``reverse'' Cinderella story from the Heian period handed down in Kananari, Kurihara City ``Charcoal making...

There is a place named "Kanari" in Kurihara City, located in the northern part of Miyagi Prefecture, on the border with Iwate Prefecture. It is said that gold dust was found in the Natsu River that flows through this area, and...

NEFT Editorial Department2021.11.04

[Miyagi Prefecture] The demon-slaying legend of brothers Iwajiro and Iwasaburo passed down in Akiu, one of the leading hot spring towns in Tohoku

NEFT Editorial Department2021.11.02

[Iwate Prefecture] Does it start late at night and last until morning? Kuroishiji Temple Somin Festival, one of Japan's three most bizarre festivals

There are many winter festivals in Tohoku, but one that stands out and has a long history is the ``Myokenzan Kuroishi Temple'' in Mizusawa Kuroishi-cho, Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture.

NEFT Editorial Department2021.10.22

[Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture] "Kamaboko no Kuni Sasakamakan" offers factory tours and hands-on experience...

Sendai's famous gourmet foods include beef tongue, Sendai beef, and zunda. Among the Sendai gourmet foods that have many fans all over the country, this is the most common and popular...

NEFT Editorial Department2019.01.04

[Yonezawa, Yamagata Prefecture] Enjoy Namegawa Onsen at Fukushimaya Ryokan, an unexplored area deep in the mountains! Enjoy the 80m waterfall...

Namegawa Onsen is located near the prefectural border with Fukushima Prefecture. It is a hot spring village nestled in the Azuma mountain range, which represents Yonezawa City. Nationally known as Yonezawa Tenyu...

NEFT Editorial Department2018.12.28

[Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture] Introducing 3 traditional sweets that are perfect as souvenirs! Pick up some famous historical stores...

Yamagata has many traditional sweets such as Okitsunehan, Sake-tane Anpan, and Kiri Sansho. This time, we will introduce three that are especially popular and perfect as souvenirs...

NEFT Editorial Department2018.11.30

[Hachimantai City, Iwate Prefecture] “Yakehashiri Lava Flow” is a strange sight that dyes the earth black! Nature...

Mt. Iwate has erupted about five times in its history. The Yakehashiri lava flow is said to have been formed by an eruption from the mid-belly in the 1700s, and is approximately 3km long...

NEFT Editorial Department2018.09.06