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3 Recommended Local Trains in Miyagi Prefecture! From the City of Forests to the Land of Beautiful Mountains and Rivers

There are many local JR lines in the north of the prefecture, and the commuter and student traffic on lines departing from Sendai Station is comparable to that in the Tokyo metropolitan area during rush hour. However, if you go a little way from the city center, you can enjoy tranquil countryside, mountain, and seascapes.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2022.09.24

[Yamagata Prefecture] Get a taste of a mini trip to Korea at Roadside Station Tozawa Koraikan!

Due to the spread of COVID-19, it has become increasingly difficult to travel abroad as easily as before. This time, we will introduce a country that consistently ranks highly as a popular destination for travel during this COVID-19 pandemic.

NakaNaka2022.09.23

[Sagae City, Yamagata Prefecture] "Cherry Land Sagae" is a place where you can enjoy cherries all year round...

Cherries are a representative fruit of Yamagata, a fruit kingdom. This time, we will introduce original sweets made with cherries, Yamagata's specialty products, and delicious ingredients, which can be enjoyed all year round...

NakaNaka2022.09.15

[Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture] Autumn Festival Season Has Arrived! Autumn Harvest is Delicious! (Trailer)

Autumn is the season for appetite! Harvest festivals are starting one after another. The first harvest festival we'll introduce in this article is the "Naseba Naru Autumn Festival" held in Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture. This year marks the 9th annual...

ikokeikoke2022.09.10

Summer food in Yamagata! | "Mizukake Gohan" is the perfect dish for the heatwaves and lingering summer heat!

When it's hot, your appetite decreases, doesn't it? Did you know there's a super easy meal you can eat easily, even on the hottest days? It was featured on a certain TV program in the past...

ikokeikoke2022.09.06

Minamiaizu District, Fukushima Prefecture: The Nasu volcanic belt is home to abundant hot springs.

Yunogami Onsen is located in Shimogo Town, at the southernmost tip of Fukushima Prefecture's Aizu region, bordering Nasushiobara City in Tochigi Prefecture. The Agagawa River (Okawa River) flows through the center of the town.

NORIJUNNORIJUN2022.08.29

[Ten'ei Village, Fukushima Prefecture] Two thatched-roof hot spring inns. A nostalgic atmosphere...

Iwase Yumoto Onsen is located in Ten'ei Village, in central Fukushima Prefecture, sandwiched between the cities of Sukagawa, Shirakawa, and Aizuwakamatsu. In the center of Ten'ei Village is the watershed that divides Japan into east and west, the Ousaka Pass (...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2022.08.26

[Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] "Morioka's Charm Rock" Eboshi Rock is one of Iwate's most powerful spots

Iwate, blessed with abundant nature, is home to many mystical power spots. This time, we'll be introducing one of these power spots, the giant power stone "Eboshi," which is within walking distance from Morioka Station.

NakaNaka2022.08.06

2 watermelons pickled in pesola

Pickle the whole watermelon! Local pickle "Watermelon Pesora (Pechora) Pickled"...

Summer is in full swing, and delicious watermelon season is upon us! Did you know that Yamagata Prefecture, which boasts the third largest watermelon production in Japan (※), has a pickled watermelon made by pickling the whole watermelon with the skin still on?.

NakaNaka2022.08.04

Did you know that Fukushima Prefecture is actually known as the "Natto Prefecture"? Introducing recommended products and secret natto recipes

When you think of a city famous for natto, which one comes to mind? Many people may think of Mito City, due to its image and mascot character, but Fukushima Prefecture is also a major consumer of natto...

Hiroyuki OkaHiroyuki Oka2022.07.18

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    [Miyagi] 3 Japanese sweets representative of Sendai selected by Igeta Tea!
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    Scary stories and slightly sad stories... Many stories remain on the Michinoku Fairy Tale Road [Shirakawa, Miyagi Prefecture]...
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    The submerged forest at Lake Akiogi can only be seen from May to June! The mysterious sight of trees floating on the lake...
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    The "Kase-dori," a divine incarnation wearing a straw cloak, is fun to watch with its "Kakkakka!" chant...
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    Myoken Shrine (Yamagata Prefecture) - home to the legend of Benbeko Taro, a fierce battle between a dog and a raccoon dog
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[Shinjo City, Yamagata Prefecture] Japan's largest float procession, an important intangible folk cultural property...
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Odate city is currently breeding the endangered Japanese crayfish!.
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Was it once known as the Nikko of Tohoku? Tsuchizu Shrine, where the guardian deity of Aizu rests [Fukuoka].
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Innai Silver Mine supported the finances of the Akita Domain. The mining town was filled with 15,000 people...
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Yamagata Prefecture's "Sokushinbutsu" and Yudonosan's "Reincarnation Belief"
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What is Ubaki? A detailed introduction to the Yamagata folktale that was also broadcast in Manga Nippon Mukashibanashi
Ogata Village | Hachirogata Reservoir
Hachirogata Lake (Akita Prefecture), once the second largest lake in Japan
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