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Nihonmatsu Chrysanthemum Doll Festival (Tokugawa Ieyasu)

A report from the 67th Nihonmatsu Chrysanthemum Doll Festival. The theme for 2023 is Tokugawa Ieyasu!

Nihonmatsu City in Fukushima Prefecture is one of Fukushima's most famous castle towns, along with Aizuwakamatsu Castle in Aizuwakamatsu City and Shirakawa-Gomine Castle (ruins) in Shirakawa City. Nihonmatsu Castle (ruins), a nationally designated historic site, is one of Japan's top 10 castle towns, along with the aforementioned two castles.

AoiwaAoiwa2023.10.23

Fishing King Sanpei 50th Anniversary Exhibition

[Yokote City, Akita Prefecture] This year marks the 50th anniversary of the birth of Sanpei the Fishing King! A commemorative exhibition will be held!

The "Fishing Enthusiast Sanpei 50th Anniversary Exhibition" will be held at the Yokote Masuda Manga Museum in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture from Saturday, October 7, 2023 to Sunday, January 28, 2024! Fishing...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2023.10.07

Introducing 4 Must-See Traditional Festivals in Nihonmatsu City (Fukushima Prefecture)

Nihonmatsu City, a castle town with a 100,000 koku rice yield, is home to the Nihonmatsu Lantern Festival, one of Japan's three major lantern festivals, the Nihonmatsu Chrysanthemum Doll Festival, Japan's largest, and the Harimichi Abareyama Festival, which has a tradition dating back over 400 years.

natsukinatsuki2023.09.26

[Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture] Introducing the charm of Mount Adatara, home to the "real sky"!

Mount Adatara is one of Japan's 100 famous mountains, and is a famous mountain in Fukushima Prefecture, rivaling Mount Bandai. Using the ropeway, you can reach the summit in about an hour and a half from the summit station, making it a great choice for beginners and families.

natsukinatsuki2023.09.01

[Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture] Aizu's largest festival! Information on Aizu Festival 2023

Aizuwakamatsu City is a city where history, culture, and traditions still live on, including its symbolic Tsuruga Castle, and the scenery of a castle town is still preserved to this day. The Aizu Festival is held over three days in Aizuwakamatsu, where you can feel this history...

natsukinatsuki2023.08.30

A new Morioka specialty! Try the "Morioka Maru" boat ride on the Kitakami River...

Morioka is a "river town" where the Kitakami River, Shizukuishi River, and Nakatsu River converge. During the Edo period, rice tax was transported by boat along the Kitakami River via Ishinomaki to Edo (present-day Tokyo). However, with the advent of the railway, boat transport became less common.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2023.07.13

[Miyagi/Iwate] Make your summer vacation a memorable one! The Pokémon train that runs between Ichinoseki and Kesennuma...

Did you know that there's a special train in Tohoku where you can enjoy Pikachu to your heart's content? This time, we'll be sharing what it was like riding the Kesennuma Pokémon Train in 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic...

natsukinatsuki2023.06.27

[Northern Miyagi Prefecture] Northern Miyagi Prefecture is packed with photogenic spots!.

I want to take eye-catching images and videos! With the spread of social media, there are many opportunities for people to see the images and videos I take. If I want people all over the world to see them, I usually...

SatomioriSatomiori2023.06.02

[Miyagi Prefecture] Summer Scenery: 4 Stunning Sunflower Fields in Miyagi

Sunflower fields are a symbol of summer. The vibrant yellow sunflowers are a symbol of summer, and their appearance, like the summer sun, brightens the hearts of all who visit. In this article...

FitzroyFitzroy2023.06.01

Mt. Gassan (summer skiing)

[Gassan, Nishimurayama District, Yamagata Prefecture] Can you ski in midsummer? Gassan Ski Resort is warming up...

Mount Gassan, Mount Haguro, and Mount Yudono are known as the "Three Mountains of Dewa" and are known as mountains of mountain worship. Mount Gassan is considered a place of prayer for happiness in the past, Mount Haguro for the present, and Mount Yudono for the next...

ikokeikoke2023.05.23

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  • How about trying Bandai Mame for Setsubun? Introducing the nostalgic bean snack that can be enjoyed by both children and adults...
  • Is "Manju Tempura" Really Delicious? Introducing Famous Shops and How to Make It [Fukushima Prefecture]
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    5 popular apple juices from Aomori Prefecture! Recommended as souvenirs!
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    [Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] Must-try soul food "Morioka Reimen"! History, recommended restaurants, and more...
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    Introducing the origins and delicious ways to eat Miyagi Prefecture's local dish, "Shiso Roll"
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    [Paleolithic Sites in Aomori Prefecture: Part 2] A new discovery that changed Japan's Paleolithic history...
  • Yamagata city from Kasumi Castle Central Observatory
    [Yamagata Prefecture] Walking around Tokamachi and Nanukamachi in Yamagata City, where the atmosphere of the Edo period remains
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    Introducing the cheap drinking spots in Hanamaki, Kitakami, Oshu, and Ichinoseki, all connected by the Tohoku Shinkansen!.
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    Kijiyama Kokeshi – Akita's traditional kokeshi dolls, characterized by their unique, melancholic expressions...
  • [Part 2] A solo day trip to Yamagata City, sightseeing within a 2-5km radius of Yamagata Station on the Senzan Line [Yamagata...
  • Is Japan's Oyu Stone Circle a sacred place from the Jomon period? [Akita Prefecture]
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    [JR East Pass Journey: Day 1, Part 1] On the first day, we start with a morning stroll around Morioka and head to the samurai residences of Kakunodate!
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    A rock with a demon's hand in it? Mitsuishi Shrine, where Iwate's roots are woven. (Iwate Prefecture)
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    [Photo Report of Aizu-Tajima Gion Festival: Part 2] The Shichi-no-Mori procession, also known as the longest bridal procession in Japan...
  • The legendary pyramid that lies dormant in Kazuno City is called Kuromanta! [Akita Prefecture]
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    The Arahaba Shrine near "Jusan-minato," the former base of the Abe clan of Oshu [Goshosho, Aomori Prefecture].
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    A comparison report of yakitori chain restaurants in Morioka's Odori area where you can enjoy a cheap drink and snack!.
Kitamaebune Ships at Hiyoriyama Park
A wealthy merchant even more powerful than the feudal lord appeared? The port of Sakata, which was prosperous due to the Kitamae ships [Yama...
Statue of Hideyo Noguchi
[Inawashiro, Fukushima Prefecture] The elaborate robot at the Hideyo Noguchi Memorial Museum is a hot topic!.
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Lake Usoriyama at Mount Osore
The mysterious world of Shimokita Peninsula Geopark: "The northernmost monkeys at Mount Osore and Hotokegaura"...
Legend of the Three Lakes - Traveling Hachirotaro
[The Legend of the Three Lakes of Northern Tohoku: Part 2] Side stories from various regions flesh out the story...
A stone monument engraved with the Freemason mark near the site of the main gate of Sendai Castle
A freemason stone monument near the site of the main gate of sendai castle? Sendai mystery...
Monkey sake
What is Saruzake? A detailed explanation of the medicinal liquor introduced by Masumi Sugae in "Yuki Dewa Do" [...
The 62nd Namahage Sedo Festival
Excited to see Namahage for the first time! Report from the 62nd Namahage Sedo Festival [Autumn...
Rezanov's Nadezhda as depicted in Japan
A man from the Sendai domain, who through a strange twist of fate became the first Japanese man to circumnavigate the globe...
[Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture] The city boasts the largest amount of hot spring water in Fukushima Prefecture. From hula dancing to competitive...
Dance of Ennen "Young Woman and Priest"
What is Ennen, a precious performing art that only a few remain today? | Ennen at Motsuji Temple...
Rocket at Kakuda City Space Tower Cosmo House
Southern Miyagi Prefecture is full of history and science and technology! Introducing the highlights of Shiroishi and Kakuta!
Bashoan Historical Site Observation Garden
Let's meet Matsuo Basho in Fukagawa!
Masayuki Hoshina's grave
Was it once known as the Nikko of Tohoku? Tsuchizu Shrine, where the guardian deity of Aizu rests [Fukuoka].
Shinzan's Ten Thousand Buddhas
More than 10,000 Jizo Bodhisattvas cover the walls of the Shinzan Mantaibutsu Statue [Oga City, Akita Prefecture]
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