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Pageant of Light

The 2017 SENDAI Pageant of Starlight is here! A detailed explanation of this year's highlights!

This winter, Jozenji Street will once again be lit up with the light of the hearts of Sendai citizens. A winter tradition in Sendai is the "SENDAI Pageant of Starlight"! 600,000 LED lights will be lit up along the zelkova trees lining Jozenji Street...

Chimon2017.11.30

Mount Adatara and Tsuruga Castle! Fukushima Prefecture has many places to see autumn leaves!

We're in mid-October, and autumn is well underway. In the Tohoku region, people can already be seen enjoying the autumn leaves. There are many autumn foliage spots in Tohoku, but this time we'll be focusing on Fukuoka...

HarumakiHarumaki2017.11.07

[Yamagata Prefecture] 4 famous spots for viewing autumn leaves in Yamagata! Check them out on your next day off!

When it comes to autumn foliage in Tohoku, Lake Tazawa in Akita Prefecture and the Shirakami-Sanchi Mountains in Aomori Prefecture are famous, but Yamagata Prefecture also has many famous autumn foliage spots. While the best time to see the leaves varies depending on the location, most of the best viewing season is in October.

HarumakiHarumaki2017.11.07

The autumn leaves in Aomori Prefecture peak in October! 3 popular spots for viewing autumn leaves!

Located in the northernmost part of Tohoku, Aomori Prefecture experiences its autumn foliage change quite early. Most areas reach their peak between early and late October. For those who want to enjoy the autumn leaves early...

HarumakiHarumaki2017.10.11

[Miyagi] The Zao Echo Line is the perfect autumn drive! Full of autumn leaves and fruit...

The pleasant weather of autumn makes you want to go on an active drive. The beautiful scenery of autumn leaves is a great way to feel good. For this reason, the best autumn drive in Miyagi Prefecture is the Zao Echo Light...

HarumakiHarumaki2017.10.11

[Fukushima] Along with sightseeing at Tsuruga Castle, the Aizu Ramen Show is finally here!

The Aizu Ramen Show will be held in Fukushima Prefecture for five days from Thursday, October 5th to Monday, October 9th, 2017. This is one of the largest ramen festivals in the Tohoku region, showcasing famous ramen from all over Japan.

HarumakiHarumaki2017.10.04

JoJo Exhibition 2017

[M Prefecture] JoJo 30th Anniversary! JoJo Fest Report!

We know this manga! No! We know this strange pose and Stand ability! Sorry for the sudden and strange comment. This line is from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 2: Battle Tide...

Chimon2017.08.22

National Fireworks Competition (Omagari Fireworks)

[Daisen City, Akita Prefecture] Omagari Fireworks is one of Japan's three major fireworks festivals! It showcases the prestige of fireworks makers...

Fireworks displays are an essential summer event. They are a beloved summer tradition throughout Japan. The chants that are always associated with fireworks displays are "Ta-maya-" and "Ka-gi-"...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.08.14

[M Prefecture] We enjoyed the "JoJo Exhibition in Morioh Town, S City 2017" early!

In August 2017, JoJo returns to Morioh after five years! Hirohiko Araki's original art exhibition "JoJo Exhibition in Morioh, S City 2017" will be held! The highly popular 2012...

Chimon2017.08.12

[Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture] Skyline at "Kokoro no Akari" event, where countless lights dance in the air...

The Ishinomaki Chamber of Commerce and Industry Youth Division and local youth economic organizations are taking the lead in commemorating the victims of the Great East Japan Earthquake and conveying this terrible disaster accurately across generations, so that future generations can...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.08.08

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  • [Fukushima Prefecture] Eating horse sashimi with mustard miso is the Fukushima way! Perfect as a side dish with rice...
  • What is the B-grade gourmet dish "Namie Yakisoba"? A powerful local flavor [Fukushima Prefecture]
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    The appeal of "Smotchi," a smoked gourmet food originating from Yamagata Prefecture, and recipe variations!
  • Perfect as a souvenir! What is "Sendai Naganasu Pickle"? Where to buy it [Miyagi Prefecture]
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    Is Yamagata Prefecture's mysterious food ingredient "Hyou" a vegetable? Or a weed? Its true identity is "purslane"!
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    What is Kashiwaya's Thin-Skinned Manju, one of Japan's Three Greatest Manju, and the Morning Tea Ceremony? [Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture]
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    What is Inaniwa Udon, one of Japan's three great udon noodles and a specialty of Akita?
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    The mystical landscape of Kisakata and Kujukushima, which Matsuo Basho was deeply moved by [Akita Prefecture]...
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    [Series: Following the Narrow Road to the Deep North ⑤] Heading to Dewa Province, struggling through narrow mountain passes and strict checkpoints
  • The history and current townscape of Yokote, a frequent battlefield [Akita Prefecture]
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    Aizu Higan Shishi | A folk performance from the Aizu region, danced during the spring equinox [Fukushima Prefecture]
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    Matsushima Zuiganji Temple: A Nighttime Temple Visit in Autumn - A Local Report! [Miyagi Prefecture]
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The 62nd Namahage Sedo Festival
Excited to see Namahage for the first time! Report from the 62nd Namahage Sedo Festival [Autumn...
Learn about the history of Nikaho City, which was formed by the merger of three towns associated with the Nikaho clan.
Seated Yakushi Nyorai statue at Enichiji Temple (reconstruction)
Enichiji Temple, founded by the Hosso sect monk Tokuichi, is the birthplace of Aizu Buddhist culture...
The Sato brothers, who assisted Minamoto no Yoshitsune, and Iizaka Onsen (Fukushima Prefecture)
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What is Hinoemata Village, a hidden village where the locals pass on the art of Kabuki? [Fukushima Prefecture]
[Akita's Sasara Dance: Part 2] The Sasara Dance brings joy to the dejected Lord Satake...
Mochi Honzen 03
[Part 2] What is Ichinoseki and Hiraizumi's "Mochi Honzen"? | Other Honzen dishes...
[The Spread of Christianity in Tohoku: Part 1] Miyagi, the Home of Hidden Christians...
Miyagi military commander
Three Sengoku warlords from Miyagi Prefecture! Date Masamune, Katakura Kagetsuna, and Date Masazane
Old-style martial arts (Aomori and Iwate)
[Aomori and Iwate Edition] Valuable old-style martial arts from the six Tohoku prefectures! Special martial arts still passed down to this day...
Ubakawa illustration
What is Ubaki? A detailed introduction to the Yamagata folktale that was also broadcast in Manga Nippon Mukashibanashi
[The History of Hachirogata Reclamation ②] How was the reclaimed land created? [Hachirogata, Akita Prefecture...
Tono Furusato Village
Discover the original Japanese landscape! Tono, Iwate Prefecture, has plenty to see
[Recommended Autumn Festivals: Miyagi] The majesty of the Date clan and the colorful autumn festivals throughout the city...
Image of a cave lion that was at Shiriyazaki
Were ancient lion species found in Aomori Prefecture? Shocking research findings to be released in January 2026...
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