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The disappearance of the ultra-local train line, the Nicchu Line (Fukushima Prefecture)

Kitakata City, located in the west of Fukushima Prefecture and famous for its Kitakata ramen, is served by JR East's Ban'etsu West Line. The Ban'etsu West Line runs from Koriyama Station in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture...

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2024.07.16

The history of the Tohoku Main Line, which runs north to south through the Tohoku region

The Tohoku Main Line, which runs north to south through the Tohoku region, was used by many express and rapid trains until the Tohoku Shinkansen opened in 1982. It served both within the Tohoku region and between the Tokyo metropolitan area and the Tohoku region.

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2024.07.08

The new tourist train "SATONO" runs smoothly through Fukushima and Yamagata prefectures!

A tourist train called "SATONO" just debuted in the southern Tohoku region in April 2024. In this article, we'll introduce the operating routes and dates of this new tourist train, how to ride it, and sightseeing spots along the line.

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2024.06.25

[Fukushima Prefecture] The Abukuma River: A River Close to People's Lives | Tracing Its History and Landscape

This time, we will focus on the Abukuma River, a first-class river, and introduce the magnificent scenery that unfolds in the basin of Fukushima Prefecture. The Abukuma River has appeared in songs since ancient times, irrigating countless rice fields and transporting goods...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2024.06.12

[Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture] Yogurt specialty store "Morning" offers hearty and energizing des...

This time, we'll introduce "Morning," a yogurt specialty store with its main store in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture. They offer safe and delicious snacks for your children. Started by a single mother, they offer yogurt and desserts...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2024.06.10

[Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture] Enjoy fresh fruit! Fruit Peaks Café...

This time, we'll introduce Fruit Peaks, headquartered in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture. Their carefully selected fruits are not only beautiful to look at, but also first-class in taste. They offer meals, snacks, and souvenirs...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2024.06.07

What are Iizaka Onsen's famous "radium eggs"? Don't underestimate them as just hot spring eggs [Fukuoka].

Iizaka Onsen, a hot spring resort in Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture, is famous for its "radium eggs." The yolk has a rich, sticky flavor, while the white is smooth and silky. Just as you might imagine...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2024.06.03

Why are there so many unusual names? Station names on the Ou Main Line [Fukushima, Yamagata, Akita]

The Ou Main Line is a JR East line that runs from Fukushima Station to Aomori Station, passing through Yamagata Station, Akita Station, and other stations. It is one of the main lines that runs north-south through the Tohoku region, and in the past, there were express trains that ran the entire length...

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2024.05.22

Despite being at the mercy of the times, the Joban Line Limited Express "...

The Hitachi Limited Express is a limited express train that runs between Shinagawa Station in Tokyo and either Iwaki Station in Fukushima Prefecture or Sendai Station in Miyagi Prefecture via JR East's Joban Line*. The service will begin in March 2024.

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2024.05.09

[Fukushima Prefecture] Don't miss out on souvenir shopping! 3 Japanese sweets that will make you look like a real connoisseur!

What do you pay attention to when buying sweets as gifts or souvenirs? There are all kinds of sweets, from popular items to classic items that everyone knows, but sometimes...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2024.05.01

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