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Ogal Shiwa

Enjoy the charm of Iwate at Ogal Shiwa!

Shiwa Town, located south of Morioka City in the center of Iwate, is now expanding as a town undergoing sustainable development. The project is called the Ogal Project. The urban development project in front of JR Shiwa Chuo Station...

Chimon2017.12.21

gold nugget

Legend of the buried gold treasure of the Fujiwara clan of Oshu! What is Kinkeiyama in Hiraizumi? [Iwate Prefecture]

When people think of buried treasure in Japan, many may think of the Tokugawa buried treasure, but legends of buried treasure actually exist all over Japan. There is a mountain in Hiraizumi, Iwate Prefecture, where such a legend still remains...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.08.06

Azumaya Honten is the long-established restaurant that originated wankosoba! Their summer-only salad soba is also popular! [Iwate...

Azumaya, a long-established soba restaurant famous as the birthplace of Morioka's wanko soba, is just a three-minute walk from Sakanamachi Shopping Arcade. It has long been customary in Iwate to serve soba at banquets...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.08.04

Esashi Fujiwara Village "Main Gate of the Government Office"

Esashi Fujiwara Village is a famous filming location for historical dramas! See, touch, and experience the beauty of the Heian period...

Located in the Esashi district of Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture, Esashi Fujiwara no Sato is a historical park that focuses on the rise and fall of the Oshu Fujiwara clan during the Heian period. It was the setting for the NHK historical drama "Honoo Tatsu" that aired in 1993.

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.06.18

Kappa Falls (Tono City, Iwate Prefecture)

Tono's yokai spot "Kappa Pond" - get a kappa capture permit and go kappa fishing!.

Since the publication of "The Tales of Tono" by Kunio Yanagita, the founder of Japanese folklore studies, Tono City in Iwate Prefecture has become famous as one of Japan's leading "hometowns of yokai.".

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.06.09

[Morioka, Iwate Prefecture] Take a ride on the Dendenmushi train to Morioka Castle Ruins Park! A historic, imposing stone...

One of the most famous spots in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, is the ruins of Morioka Castle. While gazing at the remnants of the now-defunct castle, the still-standing stone walls evoke a sense of atmosphere and eternal beauty. This time, we'll be talking about Morioka...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.05.21

[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

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