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Let's go see the natural Akita cedars [2] A forest of natural Akita cedars with giant trees over 200 years old

In "Let's go see natural Akita cedars" [1], we introduced some representative old Akita cedar trees and the natural forests where they grow. Here, you can enjoy a leisurely walk along well-maintained trails...

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Let's go see the natural Akita cedars [1] The striking natural Akita cedars

Cedar is a tree native to Japan, and fossils dating back approximately 5.3 million years have been discovered in Akita Prefecture. Archaeological excavations have since revealed that humans used cedar trees during the early Jomon period.

NORIJUNNORIJUN2025.09.11

The pride of the six Tohoku prefectures: "Constructed in peacetime, yet with a sturdy structure!" Kubota Castle, located in a prime location in front of the station...

Walk west from JR Akita Station for about five minutes and you'll see a moat filled with floating lotus flowers on your right. North of the moat is Kubota Castle, built on the small Shinmeiyama mountain.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2025.09.04

It's not just Babahera ice cream! Here are 4 recommended soft-serve ice creams from roadside rest areas with a wide variety of flavors!.

A typical summer sight in Akita is "Babahera Ice Cream," where a parasol is set up in a roadside parking space and then the baker skillfully uses a spatula underneath to create rose-shaped ice cream.

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Akita specialty Babahera ice cream

Have you heard of Babahera Ice Cream, a summer staple in Akita? A cute, retro, and handmade treat...

Have you ever seen pink and yellow ice cream presented like a rose and handed to you? This is Babahera Ice Cream, a summer specialty of Akita Prefecture. The ingredients...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2025.08.09

Yamagata Station

An express train that ran under overhead wires despite being a diesel train (Ou Main Line and Senzan Line)

This time, we will introduce express trains that ran on the Ou Main Line and Senzan Line, including one that was operated by diesel railcars, even though the entire section from its starting station to its terminal station was electrified.

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Three UNESCO cultural heritage sites: "Dainichido Bugaku," "Hanawa Bayashi," and "Kemonai Bon Odori"...

Kazuno City, Akita Prefecture, is located in the northeastern part of Akita Prefecture and was once the home of the towns of Hanawa, Osarizawa, Towada, and Hachimantai.

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Kakunodate, a castle town that flourished during the time of the Satake clan [Senboku City's highlights ③]

Kakunodate flourished during the 215 years or so of the Edo period under the rule of the Satake Hokke clan, who were respected by the local residents as "lords." The townscape built by the Ashina clan...

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The Tozawa clan, who first ruled Kakunodate in Senboku, were victorious feudal lords who rose to become the lords of the Shinjo Domain...

Senboku City, Akita Prefecture, was formed in 2005 from the three towns and villages of Tazawako Town, Kakunodate Town, and Nishiki Village in Senboku District...

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Tohoku Summer Festivals

Summer isn't just about the six major festivals! Five spectacular summer festivals across Tohoku!

Tohoku has many more spectacular summer festivals that rival the six major festivals! Festivals packed with the charm of each region will make the Tohoku summer even more exciting! Hachinohe Sansha Festival (Aomori Prefecture)...

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