Iwaki City is attracting attention as a place where visitors can come into contact with ancient fossils. At the Ammonite Center, visitors can actually hold a chisel and hammer and experience excavation. Iwaki City Coal Mine...
The more you get to know Fukushima Prefecture, the deeper you'll find it to be known as the "gateway to Michinoku." Among these, Nihonmatsu's washi paper has a history unmatched by any other region. From a simple atmosphere to a solemn one...
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What is Miharu Takizakura? Miharu Takizakura is one of Japan's leading weeping cherry trees, and is counted among Japan's five greatest cherry trees and three largest. It stands 12m tall, with a root circumference of 11m and a trunk circumference of 9.5m. Its root spread measures 22m east to west and 18m north to south...
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Iwaki Yumoto Onsen is an ancient hot spring that attracts 350,000 tourists annually. Its origins date back to the Nara period. It was once called Sanbako no Onsen. At that time, it was a popular hot spring along with Dogo Onsen and Arima Onsen.
In the southern Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture, there is a post town that has existed since the Edo period. Even now, in the 2000s, the town is lined with thatched-roof houses, and it feels as if time has stood still...
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Lake Inawashiro, the fourth largest lake in Japan, is located in Fukushima. It is famous as one of the symbols of Fukushima and offers a variety of activities, but there are also many other tourist spots around the lake.
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When people visit Aizu, they tend to focus on Tsuruga Castle and Nisshinkan, but we mustn't forget Nanokamachi Street, located just outside the city center. Here, you'll find traditional Aizu shops...
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Aizu cotton is a traditional cotton fabric handed down in Aizu County, Mutsu Prefecture. It is woven using a plain weave method and is characterized by a navy blue background with white stripes. It is durable, thick, and has a plump texture...
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Momorin, the gentle rabbit, is Fukushima City's tourism promotional mascot. In 2014, her rival, Black Momorin, was also introduced, and together they appeared in Fukushima City's tourism pamphlets and...
Fukushima Prefecture is home to a variety of hot springs, many of which are unique lodgings that take advantage of the terrain and spring quality. While luxurious inns and luxury hotels are a dream, choosing an interesting lodging is sure to make it an unforgettable experience.
