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Morioka Illumination Bright, which colors the winter nights of Morioka, is back again this season...

This winter, Morioka Illumination Bright has begun, illuminating the bitterly cold winter nights of Morioka with gentle, warm lights. This event follows on from Morioka Snow Red, which ended at the end of 2022.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2026.01.13

Obon in Shimokita, Aomori is spectacular! Is it true that people welcome their ancestors with fireworks at their graves?

When we think of Obon, many people imagine people lighting mukaebi (fires to welcome the dead) and quietly welcoming their ancestors. However, in the Shimokita region of Aomori, Obon is celebrated with a unique custom. "We don't do that here...".

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2025.08.15

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Date and Nanbu folk performing art "Shishiodori" | Sasara Hall closure project on-site report [Iwate Prefecture]

One day in March, while browsing X, I came across this post from the Kanazu-ryu Kamuishi Shishiodori Preservation Society. It's only two weeks away. It's the last chance to see the lion dance at Sasara Hall. t.coht...

AoiwaAoiwa2025.04.19

Enjoy winter in Yamagata Prefecture! 3 recommended winter festivals!

Yamagata Prefecture hosts a variety of winter festivals and events to help people enjoy the harsh, snowy winters along the Sea of ​​Japan coast of the Tohoku region. One particularly recommended event is the one where the accumulated white snow...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.12.11

Sanriku International Arts Festival 2024

Sanriku International Arts Festival 2024 | This year's event brings together the local performing arts of the Sanriku region...

The Sanriku International Arts Festival aims to achieve sustainable "creative reconstruction" through exchanges with contemporary artists and performing arts from around the world, primarily from Asia, while promoting the charm of Sanriku, a treasure trove of performing arts, both domestically and internationally.

AoiwaAoiwa2024.09.02

[Around Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture] The delicious season has arrived! Events where you can enjoy beer...

The muggy heat that clings to your skin... Sweat pouring down like a waterfall... Just when you start to feel sluggish every day, the "season for delicious beer" begins. When you hold a chilled mug to your mouth...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2024.07.24

A soothing sight during the rainy season! The beautiful hydrangeas at Daibutsu Park! [Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture]

What is Hirosaki Daibutsu Park? Daibutsu Park in Hirosaki City is a place where cherry blossoms bloom in spring and hydrangeas bloom in early summer. It is also home to Ishikawa Castle, also known as Daibutsu-ga-hana Castle, which was once conquered by Oura Tamenobu (Tsugaru Tamenobu).

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2024.06.21

What is "Nyuhogataki"? The frozen waterfall is lit up in winter, making it an Instagrammable spot!.

Aomori Prefecture offers a variety of seasonal scenery. Among them is Nyuhogataki Falls in Nishimeya Village, a soothing spot where you can enjoy fresh greenery and negative ions in summer, and in winter, the waterfall freezes over and becomes a magical place for festivals and illuminations...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2023.12.22

"Golden Country, Iwate" Food Show in Metaverse

A new initiative from Iwate Prefecture! A food show from the "Golden Land of Iwate" in the Metaverse!

On December 12, 2023, the Iwate Prefectural Government will host a new food show showcasing local ingredients. The venue will be a metaverse space! Some of you may be wondering...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2023.11.23

Lanterns at the main gate of Zuiganji Temple

Matsushima Zuiganji Temple: A Nighttime Temple Visit in Autumn - A Local Report! [Miyagi Prefecture]

A nighttime worship event will be held at the National Treasure Zuiganji Temple in Matsushima Town, Miyagi County, Miyagi Prefecture from October 28 to November 19, 2023. I recently visited the temple on November 10...

AoiwaAoiwa2023.11.15

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