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[Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture] The oldest shrine in Yamagata Prefecture, Kumano Taisha Shrine in Nanyo City has a legend of three rabbits...

Kumano Taisha Shrine, located in the Miyauchi district of Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture, is said to be the oldest shrine in Yamagata Prefecture. Kumano Taisha has the largest history in Tohoku, and is large in size and has been designated as an important cultural property. Kumano...

ikokeikoke2022.11.25

[Tendo City, Yamagata Prefecture] Juwari Soba grown at an altitude of 600 meters "Wakaori at Tendo Kogen...

The new soba season is finally here! Soba Doroku: When I heard that new soba noodles from the original variety "Dewakaori" that was born in Yamagata Prefecture, I was able to eat them, and then I heard that "Wakaori New Soba Festival at Tendo Highlands" (Yamagata Prefecture Ten...

nakanaka2022.11.17

Dondon-yaki

[Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture] Yamagata's soul food "Dondon-yaki"? Speaking of snacks...

Is this a snack that is very popular in Yamagata City, not only for children but also adults? There is. It's "dondonyaki". It's very filling and cheap! It is a representative flour snack that is popular with everyone. ...

ikokeikoke2022.11.12

Giant Akita dog at Akita Station

[JR East Pass Trip: Part 2 of Day 1] Walking around Akita City on the first day and enjoying delicious local sake...

Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT [JR East Pass Trip: First Day Part 1] On the first day, we went to Morioka in the morning to the samurai residence in Kakunodate! https://jp.neft.asia/archi...

editorial staffeditorial staff2022.11.11

[Inawashiro Town, Fukushima Prefecture] Go to Inawashiro Herb Garden for an autumn Instagram photo...

Lake Inawashiro is also close by, so it was perfect for a driving course. We will introduce it as a recommended spot. There are a lot of images so you can enjoy the photos alone, so please read to the end...

ikokeikoke2022.10.31

JR East Pass 150th anniversary of the opening of the railway

[JR East Pass Trip: Explanation - Preparation Edition] I'm off! Commemorating the 150th anniversary of the opening of the railway!

Have you all noticed? This year marks the milestone year of the 150th anniversary of the opening of the railway. And JR East met our expectations! It's a 150th anniversary so I'm giving it a big break...

editorial staffeditorial staff2022.10.23

Aizu Tajima Gion Festival

The Aizu Tajima Gion Festival is famous for Japan's number one bride line [Minami Aizu Town, Fukushima Prefecture]

Known for the Aizu Tajima Gion Festival, Aizu Tajima was once a bustling post town on the Shimotsu Kaido (Aizu Nishi Kaido), which connected Nikko to Aizu Wakamatsu, the center of the Aizu region. ...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2022.10.06

[Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture] “Naseba Naru Autumn Festival” was fun and delicious!

We visited the "Nasebe Naru Autumn Festival" held in Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture. Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT [Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture] Autumn festival season has arrived! Autumn harvest is delicious!...

ikokeikoke2022.09.28

3 recommended local routes in Miyagi Prefecture! From the capital of the forest to the land of Mt. Shisuiming

There are many local JR lines in the north of the prefecture, and commuting and school times departing from and arriving at Sendai Station are similar to those in the metropolitan area, but all of them are just a little away from the city center, and they are idyllic countryside, mountains, and seascapes...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2022.09.24

Three large Tachineputa

[Goshogawara, Aomori Prefecture] Impressive! Experience the history and excitement of "Goshogawara Tatekaputa" all year round...

Goshogawara Tachineputa, which is one of the three great Aomori Friends, along with Nebuta from Aomori and Hirosaki Neputa from Hirosaki, is one of the three great Aomori Friends, and is located on August 4th every year in Goshogawara, Aomori Prefecture.

nakanaka2022.09.14

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