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2025.07.22 Aizu-Tajima Gion Festival_Japan's No. 1 Bridal Procession

[Photo Report of Aizu-Tajima Gion Festival: Part 2] The Shichi-no-Mori procession, also known as the longest bridal procession in Japan...

Minamiaizu Town is located in the southwest of Fukushima Prefecture, a little south of Tochigi Prefecture. This area, also known as "Oku-Aizu," is home to the annual Gion Festival, one of Japan's three major festivals.

AoiwaAoiwa2025.07.31

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Aizu-Tajima Gion Festival Photo Report: Part 1 - Yatai songs performed at the large floats during the evening festival...

Minamiaizu Town is located in the southwest of Fukushima Prefecture, a little south of Tochigi Prefecture. This area, also known as "Oku-Aizu," is home to the annual Gion Festival, one of Japan's three major festivals.

AoiwaAoiwa2025.07.31

The well-known children's song was born in Fukushima! The lyrics and composition were deeply rooted in...

Japanese children's songs are sung in various settings, such as music classes and at home. Even as adults, many of us hum these songs and recall scenes from our hometowns, or hear them and recall a page from our childhood memories.

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2025.07.23

Yumoto Station

Limited express and rapid trains that ran only under overhead wires despite being diesel-powered (Joban Line)

This time, we will introduce some of the limited express and express trains that ran on the Joban Line, which were operated by diesel railcars even though the entire line was electrified from start to finish. There were also some special trains...

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2025.07.22

[Fukushima Prefecture] Unique soft serve ice creams found at roadside stations! Is it available? No...

Fukushima is home to 36 roadside stations throughout the prefecture, each selling its own unique original ice cream, making it a fun place to stroll around and try them all. Some of them make you wonder, "What? Why is there such a soft serve ice cream?".

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2025.07.16

Local Report: First time in Tohoku! Staying in a comfortable "container hotel" with a unique concept...

On April 24, 2025, HOTEL R9 The Yard Yabuki will have its grand opening in Yabuki Town, Fukushima Prefecture. Based in Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture, the hotel has expanded from the Kanto region to Okinawa Prefecture...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2025.07.14

Tohoku Summer Festivals

Summer isn't just about the six major festivals! Five spectacular summer festivals across Tohoku!

Tohoku has many more spectacular summer festivals that rival the six major festivals! Festivals packed with the charm of each region will make the Tohoku summer even more exciting! Hachinohe Sansha Festival (Aomori Prefecture)...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2025.07.11

[Fukushima Prefecture] Unique soft serve ice creams you should try at roadside stations! Take...

Fukushima Prefecture has the second most roadside stations in the Tohoku region, with 36, after Iwate Prefecture with 39. Many of these stations sell original soft serve ice cream with elaborate designs. Recently, soft serve ice cream has become popular.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2025.07.10

The Six Great Summer Festivals of Tohoku

Information on the 2025 edition of the "Tohoku Six Major Festivals" that will brighten up the Tohoku summer!

Summer in Tohoku is all about festivals! Here's a roundup of the 2025 dates for the "Six Major Tohoku Festivals," major events that bring local traditions to life and are enjoyed by both locals and tourists.

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2025.07.08

"A town where you can meet two universes" - what does this catchphrase mean? [Fukuoka...

Takine Town, Tamura City, located almost in the center of Fukushima Prefecture, has the catchphrase "A town where you can encounter two universes." In this article, we will introduce the mysteries of Takine Town, hidden both underground and in the sky.

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2025.06.20

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  • Yokote Fried Noodles
    Is Yokote Yakisoba, Akita Prefecture's legendary B-class gourmet food, now popular nationwide?
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    If you want to see the whole view of Matsushima, try the "Four Great Views" - a detailed guide to the spectacular views! [Miyagi Prefecture]
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    Urabandai [Fukushima Prefecture] is a charming area with numerous lakes and marshes created by volcanic eruptions during the Meiji era
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    From Sendai Station to Fukushima City! A two-day, one-night gourmet trip by express bus! [Fukushima Prefecture]
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    A report on the first whisky event in Tohoku, "Whiskey Collection Koriyama"...
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    A renowned restaurant specializing in 100% buckwheat soba noodles! "Harapeko," a beloved local spot [Shiwa-cho, Shiwa-gun, Iwate Prefecture]
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Torii gate of Osaki Hachiman Shrine
Osaki Hachimangu Shrine, the main shrine of Sendai and a national treasure, is famous for the naked pilgrimage during the Donto Festival...
Honkai Shishimai Banraku is a folk performing art that has been preserved and passed down for 400 years in Akita.
The history of Odate, which played an important role as a feudal domain border during the Meiji Restoration [Autumn...
Ogata Village | Hachirogata Reservoir
Hachirogata Lake (Akita Prefecture), once the second largest lake in Japan
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What is Kesaranpasaran? A detailed explanation of the mysterious object that brings good fortune...
[The Spread of Christianity in Tohoku: Part 2] Miyagi, the Home of Hidden Christians...
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Kasha Cat | A legend of a shape-shifting cat and a yokai kokeshi doll from Mishima Town, Oku-Aizu [Fukushima Prefecture]
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Scary stories and slightly sad stories... Michinoku Fairy Tale Road is home to many stories...
[Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture] What is "Takashiba Deco Yashiki"? A tourist spot where you can talk to locals...
[Tohoku] Strange festivals in Tohoku!? Introducing 6 festivals that will surprise people from other prefectures
[Series 3: The Former Nine Years' War and the Later Three Years' War] The unrivaled Abe army was in a difficult position...
The shrine and explanatory sign of Arahagihaba Shrine (Iwadeyama, Osaki City)
Arahagihaba Shrine in Iwadeyama | Has it been enshrined for 2,000 years? Its name is even etched into the place name...
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