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Hagihime legend

[Fukushima Prefecture] What is the legend of Princess Hagi? Legends that remain in Bandai Atami, a popular hot spring area

Bandai Atami Town in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture. It is a popular place for Bandai Atami Onsen, but the legend of "Hagihime Legend" remains here. The legend of Hagihime is a story of the spiritual power of Bandai Atami Onsen...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2022.03.08

[Yamagata Prefecture] What is Hanagasa Ondo? Detailed introduction from overview to interesting episodes

Hanagasa Ondo, which is impressive with lively accompaniments such as shakuhachi, shamisen, taiko drums, and other music, and the sung phrase "Yassho, makasho," is a folk song performed at the Yamagata Hanagasa Festival, which is held every year from August 5th to 7th...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.03.05

It's not just rice fields art! "Winter rice fields art" drawn with footprints on snowy fields [Aomori...

When it comes to Rice Field Art, Aomori Prefecture, it is known for its famous rice fields. Ranachate Village, located in the central part of Aomori Prefecture, is also the birthplace of northern rice cultivation culture, so rice cultivation is popular...

editorial staffeditorial staff2022.02.28

[Matsushima Town, Miyagi Prefecture] Limited to winter! All-you-can-eat at an oyster hut in Matsushima, Miyagi Prefecture is crowded...

tryworks.okatryworks.oka2022.01.12

What is the "Liar Festival" in Iizaka Town? With the hope that disaster will be turned into a lie [Fukushima Prefecture]

Takahata Tenmangu Shrine, located in Iizaka-cho, Fukushima City, in the northern part of Fukushima Prefecture, holds the "Liar Festival" twice a year. With the hope that all disasters will be turned into lies and into good things. Only available at the Liar Festival...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2021.12.11

Does it last from late at night until morning? Kuroishiji Somin Festival, one of Japan's three great festivals [Iwate Prefecture]

There are many winter festivals in Tohoku, but the Kuroishiji Somin Festival is one of the most distinctive and long-standing events, and is held at Kuroishiji Temple, Myokenzan, in Mizusawa Kuroishi-cho, Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture. History is long...

NEFT Editorial Department2021.10.22

jumping object

[Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture] First in Tohoku! Go to the Jump Shop in Sendai, the holy land of Jump manga!

A man should never lose a boy's heart. No matter how old you are, I want to continue chasing my dreams. When it comes to what symbolizes a boy's heart, it's a boy's manga! It's nothing ordinary...

Chimon2018.09.10

flowering botanical garden

[2023 Edition] June to July is the flower season! Let's feel the season at Miyagi's flower event!

The cherry blossom season has come to an end, and spring in Miyagi is finally here. It's the season when you can enjoy colorful flowers in parks and botanical gardens all over the prefecture. Especially in June, roses and hydrangeas make your heart flutter...

Chimon2018.06.20

Miharu Takizakura

Admire Miharu Takizakura, one of Japan's best weeping cherry blossoms, which is counted as one of Japan's Five Great Cherry Blossoms and Three Giant Cherry Blossoms...

What is Miharu Taki Sakura? Miharu Taki Sakura is one of Japan's best weeping cherry blossoms, counted among the five great cherry blossoms in Japan and the three great giant cherry blossoms. Tree height: 12m, roots: 11m, trunks: 9.5m, roots: 22m, north and south 18m...

Chimon2018.05.27

cod fillet

[Akita] Cod is the star! Winter “Kakeo Festival” where you can enjoy lots of cod

Winter is the season for delicious hot pots. In Japan, where there are four seasons, ingredients are in season, spring, summer, autumn and winter, and seasonal ingredients are usually served using cooking methods suitable for the season. In winter, vegetables such as Chinese cabbage and long leeks are in season...

NEFT Editorial Department2018.05.21

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