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wild vegetables

[Yamagata Prefecture] Enjoy wild vegetables and herbs even in early summer, and the season for Yamagata's favorite classic herbs is here...

Many people think that wild vegetables are a blessing only in early spring. In fact, the blessings of nature are not limited to early spring. In particular, in the Tohoku region, there are many areas with heavy snowfall, so even in early summer...

ikokeikoke2023.05.22

[Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture] "Future Forest Sendai 2023": Large flowerbed decorated with colorful "Hanabata decorations"...

The 40th Urban Greening Fair, "Future Forest Sendai 2023," will be held from April 26, 2023. This time, we will be introducing the various areas of the fair, focusing on the main venue, the Aobayama Park Oimawari Area Venue...

FitzroyFitzroy2023.05.19

Lavender at Misato Town Lavender Garden

[Misato Town, Akita Prefecture] A purple landscape found in Akita! Misato Town Lavender Garden is a soothing...

When you think of majestic lavender fields, many people think of Furano in Hokkaido. However, you can also see a spectacular purple carpet in Misato Town, Akita Prefecture, that is just as impressive as Hokkaido's.

ikokeikoke2023.05.01

[Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture] Travel back in time to the Sengoku period? The Battle of Kawanakajima is now a part of Yonezawa in the Reiwa era...

The Uesugi Festival, held in Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture, is a major four-day event. On the final day, a reenactment of the Battle of Kawanakajima is held on the banks of the Mogami River that runs through the city, creating a truly spectacular scene.

ikokeikoke2023.04.27

[Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture] The entire mountain is covered in a bright red carpet. Japan's No. 1 azalea spot! Mount Tokusenjo

Mount Tokusenjo, towering over Kesennuma City in northeastern Miyagi Prefecture, is a 711m-high mountain renowned as Japan's best azalea spot. The area is home to an astounding 50,000 acres of wild mountain azalea and Renge azalea, roughly the size of 10 Tokyo Domes.

FitzroyFitzroy2023.04.25

Even if you're not a Dragon Quest fan, you'll want this! It sold out in just 2 minutes after release! "Slim Be...".

Do you know "Slimbe Homanda Mochi"? If you don't know it, it's very difficult to read. lol Today, I'd like to introduce you to the Dragon Walk Real Souvenir Project...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2023.04.18

herring

[Shinjo City, Yamagata Prefecture] Kadoyaki... a delicious fish that heralds the arrival of spring in Yamagata?

In snowy regions, it was difficult to obtain fresh fish during the winter, so people would grill the fish that arrived with the spring thaw and enjoy the joy of spring while drinking sake. This tradition remains today...

ikokeikoke2023.04.17

[Kakuda City, Miyagi Prefecture] Head out to the yellow carpet "Kakuda Nanohana Festival"

The Kakuda Nanohana Festival in Kakuda City, Miyagi Prefecture, is held when the rape blossoms, heralding the arrival of spring, are in full bloom. Approximately 2.5 million yellow rape blossoms line the Abukuma River riverbed, with the snow-capped Zao mountain range in the background.

natsukinatsuki2023.04.13

[Soma City, Fukushima Prefecture] Enjoy spring! Enjoy strawberry picking at Wada Kanko Strawberry Farm

What kind of city is Soma City, home to strawberries grown in a warm climate? Soma City, home to Wada Kanko Strawberry Farm, is located in the northern part of the Hamadori region of Fukushima Prefecture, facing the Pacific Ocean. During the Edo period, it was the castle town of the Soma domain...

natsukinatsuki2023.03.03

Hijiori Fantasy Corridor

[Okura Village, Yamagata Prefecture] A fantasy amidst heavy snowfall! Hijiori Onsen's annual event...

Mysterious lights appearing amidst a blanket of snow. The Hijiori Fantasy Snow Corridor, now in its 17th year, is decorated with illuminations centered around the Dozan River, which flows from Mt. Gassan, one of the Dewa Sanzan mountains, creating a fantastical landscape.

ikokeikoke2023.02.11

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