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Yamagata Hanagasa Festival

[Yamagata Prefecture] The roots of the Yamagata Hanagasa lie in Obanazawa! Labor resulting from embankment construction...

Yamagata Prefecture's Hanagasa Festival is known as one of the six major festivals in the Tohoku region. Its trademark is the hats decorated with safflower, the prefectural flower of Yamagata. The Hanagasa Ondo chant "Yasho Makasho" is a must-hear...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2024.07.09

A soothing sight during the rainy season! The beautiful hydrangeas at Daibutsu Park! [Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture]

What is Hirosaki Daibutsu Park? Daibutsu Park in Hirosaki City is a place where cherry blossoms bloom in spring and hydrangeas bloom in early summer. It is also home to Ishikawa Castle, also known as Daibutsu-ga-hana Castle, which was once conquered by Oura Tamenobu (Tsugaru Tamenobu).

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2024.06.21

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[2024 Edition] Flower events in Miyagi Prefecture from June to July where you can enjoy roses and hydrangeas!

June is the season when vibrant, vibrant flowers like roses and hydrangeas are in full bloom. In this article, we'll introduce you to some flower events in the Sendai area that decorate the area in June! Yakurai Garden (Kami Town)...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2024.06.05

Tohoku Kizuna Festival 2024 Sendai

[Miyagi Prefecture] Introducing the highlights of the upcoming Tohoku Kizuna Festival 2024 Sendai!

"Pokémon GO Fest 2024" was held in Sendai for four days from May 30th to June 2nd, attracting an astonishing amount of excitement from people from all over Japan and the world.

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2024.06.04

Hydrangeas at Sifukuji Temple

[Miyagi Prefecture] Vivid and spectacular views during the rainy season! 4 famous hydrangea spots

When soaked in the rainy season, hydrangeas become even more vibrant, emitting colors reminiscent of a painter's palette. In this article, we've picked out four great hydrangea viewing spots in Miyagi...

FitzroyFitzroy2024.05.26

Cherry blossoms along Kanchogai Street

It's not just Hirosaki! 5 recommended cherry blossom viewing spots in Aomori Prefecture!

When it comes to famous cherry blossom spots in Aomori Prefecture, many people probably think of Hirosaki Castle. However, there are many other famous cherry blossom spots in Aomori Prefecture besides Hirosaki Castle, and most of them have stalls and illuminations...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2024.04.17

Hirosaki Castle

Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival 2024! Event information and 5 recommended food stalls by locals! [Aomori...

The Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival 2024 will be held from April 12 to May 5, 2024. Hirosaki's cherry blossoms, said to be the best in Japan, are characterized by their overlapping blossoms, and are a representative sight of Aomori.

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2024.04.11

[Fukushima Prefecture] Take a leisurely stroll in spring! 5 recommended spots for strolling among the flowers

Spring has finally arrived! It's the perfect season for a stroll. On a warm, sunny day, you'll want to stroll around and admire the colorful flowers. In Fukushima Prefecture, rich in nature...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2024.04.04

A procession carrying lanterns and the main hall

Kokusekiji Temple Somin Festival: The End of Over 1,000 Years of History | 2024 Local Report [Iwate Prefecture]

This year marks the finale of the Kokusekiji Somin Festival, which has been going on for over 1,000 years. It's been talked about a lot for a while now, but I couldn't miss the finale without ever seeing it!.

AoiwaAoiwa2024.02.22

What is "Nyuhogataki"? The frozen waterfall is lit up in winter, making it an Instagrammable spot!.

Aomori Prefecture offers a variety of seasonal scenery. Among them is Nyuhogataki Falls in Nishimeya Village, a soothing spot where you can enjoy fresh greenery and negative ions in summer, and in winter, the waterfall freezes over and becomes a magical place for festivals and illuminations...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2023.12.22

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