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[Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] Wanko Soba? Or cold noodles? A famous restaurant in Morioka City where you can taste specialties...

When it comes to Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture, Wankosoba was once famous, but in recent years Morioka cold noodles and jaja noodles have been attracting attention, and can be called "the town of noodles." When visiting Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture, you'll be sure to find a place to visit...

HarumakiHarumaki2017.04.26

[Shizukuishi Town, Iwate Prefecture] At Koiwai Farm, you can enjoy cows, ice cream, and fun! Extremely popular...

The total area of ​​Koiwai Farm is 3,000 ha. Its area is one of the largest in Japan. The vast 9 million tsubo farm holds approximately 640 Tokyo Domes. There were 2,000 cows there...

sugarsugar2017.04.21

Miyazawa Kenji Fairy Tale Village in Hanamaki City is a "rakushu" facility where you can enjoy the world of Kenji's stories...

Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture is famous as the birthplace of Miyazawa Kenji. Miyazawa Kenji is a writer who is still loved by many people, regardless of generation. Hanamaki City is a spot where you can enjoy the charm of Miyazawa Kenji...

sugarsugar2017.04.19

Genbikei bus stop

The specialty of Genbikei, "Flying Dango," is definitely worth a visit! Delicious activities! ...

Genbikei is a famous scenic spot in Iwate Prefecture. Many tourists visit this place in search of the famous "flying rice cakes." So this time we'll be bringing you a feature on the popular dumplings of Genbikei...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.04.18

Iwate Prefecture is rich in hot springs! This is the inn you want to visit!

Iwate Prefecture has many famous hot spring resorts nationwide. When traveling in Iwate Prefecture, where the cold season is long, it's best to soak in a hot spring to warm your body slowly. This time we'll be in Iwate Prefecture...

HarumakiHarumaki2017.04.12

Is there a blue cave in Iwate too? From Jodogahama to the unexplored region by “Sappafune”

Speaking of Blue Caves, the caves on Capri, Italy are world famous. The view, not only water, but everything from the cave walls to the ceiling, is dyed blue, and is truly breathtaking. Such a mysterious...

sugarsugar2017.04.06

Recommended for improving your luck! A trip to visit power spots in Iwate Prefecture!

A power spot that will boost your luck just by visiting. It's been so popular these days! This time we've gathered some power spots in Iwate Prefecture! A must-see for those who are worried about something or want to get a fresh start...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.12.28

Coppepan

[Iwate Prefecture] Soul food of Morioka citizens? "Fukuda Pan" Coppepan

If you're traveling to Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture, you should definitely try Fukuda bread. Fukuda bread is soul food for Morioka people. If you live in Morioka and have never eaten this, then you probably have 3...

Chimon2016.12.12

Shin-Hanamaki Station

[Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture] I want to go again and again! 5 hot spring inns in Hanamaki with many repeat guests

Iwate Prefecture is famous as Miyazawa Kenji's hometown. Among them, Hanamaki City has many tourist spots and many hot springs, including Shinkamaki Station on the Shinkansen and the expressway. This time...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.11.27

Ryusendo Cave

[Iwate] Ryusendo Cave, one of the three largest limestone caves in Japan

Ryusen Cave is a stalactite cave located in Iwaizumi Town, Iwate Prefecture, and is also known as Iwaizumi Wakkutsu. With a total length of about 1,200m and an elevation difference of about 249m, it is located in Akiyoshido and Kochi prefectures in Yamaguchi Prefecture...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.10.14

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