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Tohoku Summer Festival

Summer isn't just about the six great festivals! Five spectacular summer festivals from all over the Tohoku region!

There are still many summer festivals in Tohoku that are as impressive as the six great festivals! A festival filled with unique charms from the region will add even more heat to the summer of Tohoku! Hachinohe Sansha Grand Festival (Aomori Prefecture...

.NEFT Editorial Department2025.07.11

E653 series "Inaho"

The Inaho Express, which has continued to connect the Sea of ​​Japan side of the Tohoku region with the metropolitan area and Niigata prefecture [Blue...

JR East's limited express train "Inaho" connects from Niigata Station in Niigata Prefecture to Sakata Station in Yamagata Prefecture, or Akita Station in Akita Prefecture, via the Shirashin Line and Uetsu Main Line on the Sea of ​​Japan coast. Niigata Station...

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2025.07.09

Summer Tohoku Six Great Festivals

Information on the 2025 edition of the "Tohoku Six Great Festivals" that will brighten up the summer of Tohoku!

Summer in Tohoku is definitely a great place to have festivals! We'll be introducing all the dates for the 2025 event, the Tohoku Six Great Festival, a major event that both locals and tourists can enjoy, and will be held by the locals...

.NEFT Editorial Department2025.07.08

Medutz pulls the horse into the river

What is the terrifying water demon "Medatsu" that is passed down in Hachinohe? ~A local legend that is different from a kappa~

Some areas of Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture have been passed down from ancient times to the legend of eerie youkai known as "Medutu" or "Medutu." It is similar to the nationally known "kappa", but its gender...

editorial staffeditorial staff2025.06.26

The endings of Aomori Tsugaru dialect are interesting! Explaining the habits and meanings of dialects that locals often use...

Many people may be thinking, "I don't understand what Tsugaru dialect is saying!" However, if you listen a little, you will see Tsugaru dialect, which is filled with fun and kindness at the end of the sentence...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2025.06.10

What is Seikan Ferry? Eight decades of supporting the human flow and logistics between Honshu and Hokkaido [Aomori Prefecture]

Currently, aircraft and Hokkaido Shinkansen trains that pass through the Seikan Tunnel are available to travel between Aomori Prefecture and Hokkaido. However, in an era when there were no Seikan Tunnel or aircraft, the only way to use a ship was to...

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2025.06.06

What is Tsugaru Soba? Explaining unknown features and charms of ordinary soba noodles [Aomori]

Tsugaru Soba, popular in the Tsugaru region of Aomori Prefecture, looks similar to regular soba, but is actually a local gourmet food that has evolved its own unique method, texture and flavor. In this article...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2025.06.05

Is the age of "Aomori = Melon" here? We'll take a closer look at the charm of Tsugaru City's high-quality melon...

When you think of Aomori, apples come to mind, but in recent years, the "melons" grown in Tsugaru City, Aomori Prefecture have been attracting attention. Why is it that Melons now in this place called the Apple Kingdom?

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2025.06.03

Limited Express/Express trains that run only under the overhead line despite a diesel car (Tohoku Main Line edition)

In Japan, vehicles that run on tracks are often called "trains," but many "diesel vehicles" run using diesel fuel are also operated, mainly on local local lines in the countryside. air...

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2025.05.29

The Legend of the Three Lakes - Hachirotaro Traveling

[Legend of the Three Lakes of Northeastern North: Part 2] Side stories that are passed down in various places that flesh out the story

Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT [Legend of the Three Lakes in Northeastern North: Part 1] Do you know about the "Legend of the Three Lakes," a magnificent folklore that lies across the three prefectures? https://jp.neft.asia/a...

AoiwaAoiwa2025.05.28

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