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[Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] Wankosoba? Or Reimen? A famous restaurant in Morioka City where you can enjoy local specialties...

Morioka City in Iwate Prefecture was once famous for its wankosoba noodles, but in recent years, Morioka cold noodles and jaja noodles have been gaining attention, earning it the nickname "Noodle Town." If you're visiting Morioka City in Iwate Prefecture, be sure to check out the famous...

HarumakiHarumaki2017.04.26

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

Hanamaki City in Iwate Prefecture is famous as the birthplace of Miyazawa Kenji, a writer still beloved by many people of all ages. There are many spots in Hanamaki where you can fully enjoy the charm of Miyazawa Kenji...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.04.19

Genbikei Gorge bus stop

The "Flying Dumplings" are a specialty of Genbikei Gorge and are a delicious activity worth seeing!.

Genbikei Gorge is a famous scenic spot in Iwate Prefecture. Many tourists visit here in search of the famous "Flying Dumplings." This time, we'll be focusing on the popular dumplings of Genbikei Gorge...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.04.18

Iwate Prefecture is rich in hot springs! Here are some lodgings you'll want to visit!

Iwate Prefecture is home to many nationally famous hot springs. When traveling in Iwate, where the cold season is long, you'll want to soak in a hot spring and warm up your body. This time, we'll be introducing some of the hot springs in Iwate Prefecture...

HarumakiHarumaki2017.04.12

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

Power spots, where simply visiting can improve your luck, have become very popular recently! This time, we've compiled a list of power spots in Iwate Prefecture! If you're struggling with something or looking for a fresh start, this is a must-see...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.12.28

Koppepan

[Iwate Prefecture] The soul food of Morioka residents? Fukuda Pan's koppepan

If you're traveling to Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture, you should definitely try Fukuda Bread. Fukuda Bread is soul food for Morioka residents. There are probably 30 people who live in Morioka who have never tried it.

Chimon2016.12.12

Shin-Hanamaki Station

[Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture] A must-visit spot! 5 popular Hanamaki hot spring inns with repeat visitors

Iwate Prefecture is famous as the hometown of Kenji Miyazawa. Hanamaki City, in particular, is easily accessible, with Shinkansen Station on the Shinkansen and expressways running through it, and is home to many tourist spots and hot springs. This time, we'll be introducing...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.11.27

Ryusendo Cave

[Iwate] Ryusendo Cave, one of Japan's three largest limestone caves

Ryusendo Cave, also known as Iwaizumi Wakutsu, is a limestone cave located in Iwaizumi Town, Iwate Prefecture. With a total length of approximately 1,200 meters and an elevation difference of approximately 249 meters, it is one of the largest caves in Japan, compared to Akiyoshido Cave in Yamaguchi Prefecture and Kochi Prefecture.

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.10.14

Tono Furusato Village

[Iwate] Tono Furusato Village: Experience the Maburito and Mountain Village Life

Tono Furusato Village in Iwate Prefecture is a facility that recreates the traditional lifestyle of Tono, where you can participate in a variety of hands-on programs. By actually doing farm work and other activities, you can experience life in the mountains...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.10.14

Geibikei Gorge

Geibikei Gorge, a hidden gem in Ichinoseki City that even some local residents were unaware of [Iwate Prefecture]

Geibikei Gorge, located in Higashiyama-cho, Ichinoseki City, Iwate Prefecture, is a roughly 2km-long valley in the midstream of the Satetsu River. Before the Meiji period, it was a hidden area that was sometimes unknown even to those living nearby.

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.10.11

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