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[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

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[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

[Shibata District, Miyagi Prefecture] One of Miyagi's best cherry blossom viewing spots! Funaoka Castle Ruins Park

Funaoka Castle Ruins Park in Shibata Town in southern Miyagi Prefecture is one of Miyagi's most beautiful cherry blossom sights, with approximately 1,000 cherry trees within the park and the "Hitome Senbonzakura" cherry blossom trees lining the banks of the Shiroishi River that runs through the castle grounds.

FitzroyFitzroy2023.04.06

[Shibata District, Miyagi Prefecture] A Thousand Cherry Blossoms and Plum Blossoms Complex! Ogawara, the Town of Cherry Blossoms and Plum Blossoms

Ogawara Town, located in southern Miyagi Prefecture, is home to the Shiroishi River, which flows through the center of town and attracts many migratory birds every year. A row of approximately 1,200 cherry trees stretches for about 8 km along the banks of the Shiroishi River, and is known as "Ichi-ichi-no-Mori" (One...

FitzroyFitzroy2023.04.04

[Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture] Yudagawa Onsen is designated as a national hot spring resort! Relieve your daily fatigue...

Is Yudagawa Onsen designated as a national health resort? Boasting 1,300 years of history and renowned for its hot springs, Yudagawa Onsen is a small hot spring resort with eight inns, two public baths, and one footbath.

ikokeikoke2023.03.29

[Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture] What is Lucky Park, located in Kaiseiyama Park, a famous cherry blossom spot?

Kaiseiyama Park is one of the prefecture's most famous cherry blossom viewing spots, with approximately 1,300 cherry trees to enjoy. In March 2022, a new design featuring the Fukushima support Pokémon "Lucky" was installed within the park.

natsukinatsuki2023.03.17

Mogami River Boat Ride (1)

[Mogami District, Yamagata Prefecture] Enjoy the Mogami River Boat Ride from a Kotatsu Table until March, with the boatman singing...

Kotatsu boats are operating until the end of March, offering boat rides down the Mogami River, a famous verse by Matsuo Basho, called "The May rain gathers, the Mogami River flows quickly." The river breeze is cold, but with spring just around the corner, you can enjoy the lingering snowscape...

ikokeikoke2023.03.16

[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

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