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The gorgeous "Noheji Gion Festival" and Kitamae Ship port call "Noheji" [Aomori Prefecture]

Noheji Town, Aomori Prefecture, is a port town located at the base of the Shimokita Peninsula, at the farthest of Mutsu Bay, between the Tsugaru Peninsula and the Shimokita Peninsula. "Noheji" is the Ainu word "Nuppeh (a river flowing through the field)"...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2023.03.06

The charms of Morioka City, selected by the New York Times as the second most travel destination in the world, bringing you the charm of local...

On January 12, 2023, the New York Times announced that Morioka City was ranked second in its list of "52 Places to Visit in 2023," just behind London, causing a wave of surprise and delight among local residents.

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2023.01.31

Shinkansen platform near Akita Station

[JR East Pass Trip: Day 2 Part 1] I'm already turning back to Iwate. The goal is history...

Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT [JR East Pass Trip: Part 2 of Day 1] Strolling around Akita City on the first day, delicious local sake and local cuisine! https://jp.neft.asia/a...

editorial staffeditorial staff2022.12.08

[Yamagata Prefecture] Recommended for a drive: Scenic power spot Sekiyama Falls and warm oden...

National Route 48 (commonly known as Yonpachi), which connects Miyagi Prefecture and Yamagata Prefecture, is an important route that is indispensable for exchange and logistics between the two prefectures. This time we will be offering cherry, the gateway to Yamagata Prefecture on the prefectural border...

nakanaka2022.12.01

[Tendo City, Yamagata Prefecture] "Tendo Highlands Wakaori New Soba" grown at an altitude of 600 meters...

The new soba season is finally here! Soba Doroku: When I heard that new soba noodles from the original variety "Dewakaori" that was born in Yamagata Prefecture, I was able to eat them, and then I heard that "Wakaori New Soba Festival at Tendo Highlands" (Yamagata Prefecture Ten...

nakanaka2022.11.17

JR Morioka Station

[Iwate Prefecture] A good old retro trip! 5 spots that will give you a feel for Morioka's history!

Morioka City, the prefectural capital of Iwate Prefecture, is a city that combines both old and new, with a retro atmosphere and urban streetscape. Morioka Castle, with its remaining stone walls, and the Red Brick Museum, which retains traces of the Meiji era, are popular tourist attractions.

HiroyukiOkaHiroyukiOka2022.09.03

Hijiori Onsen

[Mogami District, Yamagata Prefecture] A trip to enjoy the leisure time of adults at Hijiori Onsen, at the foot of the sacred mountain Mt. Gassan

How about spending a luxurious time relaxing in the ultimate secret hot springs in your hectic daily life? This time we will introduce Hijiori Onsen, a hot spring resort located in Okura Village, Yamagata Prefecture, that gives off a sense of beautiful nature and nostalgia. ...

nakanaka2022.08.10

[Part 2] A day trip to Yamagata city, a sightseeing trip with a 2-5km radius from Yamagata Station on the Senzan Line [Yamagata...

Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT [Part 1] Day Trip in Yamagata City | A sightseeing 2-5km radius from Yamagata Station on the Senzan Line [Yamagata Prefecture] https://jp.neft.asia/arc...

editorial staffeditorial staff2022.07.22

[Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture] Iwaki City is a treasure trove of jumbo menus to beat the heat...

In this article, we introduce seven recommended restaurants in Iwaki City that offer jumbo menus. Big eaters and those with growing children should definitely check these out. "Chinese Restaurant" in Hirasakucho, Iwaki City...

HiroyukiOkaHiroyukiOka2022.07.11

Enjoy Yamagata Soba! Introducing soba noodles and recommended restaurants that are unique to Yamagata

If you're looking for a trip to eat delicious soba noodles, Yamagata Prefecture is the place to go. Yamagata Prefecture is the second largest consumer of soba noodles in Japan. As a soba-loving prefecture, there are many soba restaurants...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2022.02.21

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