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[Fukushima] Take a trip back in time. On a nice day, head to Fukushima Minkaen!

Fukushima Minkaen is located within Fukushima Prefectural Azuma General Athletic Park. The name "Minkaen" may be a little confusing, but it features traditional Japanese houses and other structures from the mid-Edo to mid-Meiji periods.

HazukiHazuki2017.05.08

Fukushima Prefecture is rich in nature and has an abundance of hot springs! 3 recommended hot springs and inns

Fukushima Prefecture is blessed with abundant nature and is home to many famous hot spring resorts. Staying at a hot spring inn located close to a tourist spot can make it a great base for sightseeing. This time, we'll be introducing some of the most popular hot spring resorts in Fukushima Prefecture.

HarumakiHarumaki2017.04.18

[Fukushima] You never walk through the same place from the moment you enter until the moment you leave? A mysterious building...

Have you heard of "Sazaedo"? It's not a seafood izakaya. It's the common name for a three-story Buddhist temple with a unique architecture that was built in several places from Kanto to Tohoku during the Edo period. It was the first temple in Japan...

HazukiHazuki2017.04.14

Image of swordfish

Come to Iwaki and eat swordfish! Unique menu items are constantly being added!.

The sea off the coast of Iwaki is a "tidal marlin" where warm and cold currents meet. It is world-famous as a marlin fishing ground. There is a record of the largest marlin ever caught in Japan here. By the way, "Marlin...".

HazukiHazuki2017.04.13

Takato soba (green onion soba) from Ouchijuku

[Minamiaizu, Fukushima Prefecture] Enjoy Takato Soba in Ouchijuku!

Ouchi-juku is one of Fukushima Prefecture's top two tourist spots! Its charm lies in its scenery that has remained unchanged since ancient times. The retro atmosphere will make you feel as if you've traveled back in time to the Edo period...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.01.13

Hula Girl Show

[Fukushima] Spa Resort Hawaiian, an area the size of six Tokyo Domes...

Spa Resort Hawaiians is a tourist facility located in Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture. The facility includes a large swimming pool, hot springs, restaurants, and various other amenities. It's the size of six Tokyo Domes? Spa Resort...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.11.27

Mount Bandai

[Fukushima] Introducing recommended hiking courses for Mt. Bandai based on level!

Have you heard of Mount Bandai in Fukushima Prefecture? Mount Bandai is located in the center of Fukushima Prefecture and is a representative mountain of Fukushima, selected as one of the 100 famous mountains in Japan. In autumn, you can see the autumn leaves...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.11.27

Lake Inawashiro and swans

Enjoy Lake Inawashiro, Japan's fourth largest lake! [Fukushima Prefecture]

Have you heard of Lake Inawashiro? Lake Inawashiro is located in the center of Fukushima Prefecture and is the fourth largest lake in Japan! You'll want to go and see what it's like.

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.11.14

Ramen Noren

Two famous Kitakata ramen restaurants recommended by Kitakata natives!

Kitakata Ramen is one of Japan's three great ramen dishes. Its thick, curly noodles and refreshing soy sauce soup have captivated not only locals, but many people all over Japan...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.11.07

Lake Hibara

Lake Hibara, Fukushima's outdoor leisure mecca

Lake Hibara, located in the center of the Bandai Plateau in Fukushima Prefecture, is a beautiful lake with a cobalt blue surface. It belongs to Bandai-Asahi National Park, a national park, and has a shoreline circumference of approximately 32 km and a maximum depth of 100 m.

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.10.27

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