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[Akita Prefecture] What is the Great Akita? Details of the masterpiece that is still loved 50 years after its premiere...

On November 25, 2018, the "Great Akita Tokyo Concert 2018" was held at the Bunkyo Civic Hall, Hibiki-no-Mori Public Hall. This year marked the 50th anniversary of the premiere...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2021.12.25

Is it true that the governor of Akita Prefecture is a feudal lord? Here are all the stories behind his beloved status! [Akita Prefecture]

Despite his busy schedule with official duties, Takahisa Satake, the 21st head of the Satake Kita family, never misses the opportunity to attend the traditional "Yama-Gyoji" festival in Kakunodate, his hometown, in Akita Prefecture.

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2021.12.24

[Akita Prefecture] What is the Hometown Examination? A local examination filled with love for one's hometown...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2021.12.24

[Akita Prefecture] What are the most popular onigiri fillings? Introducing limited edition convenience store onigiri

In commemoration of Onigiri Day on June 18, 2020, the Onigiri Association released a survey on convenience store onigiri popularity in 2020. The survey revealed that 7-Eleven, FamilyMart, and...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2021.12.23

The longest school song in Japan: A detailed explanation of the song of Daisen Municipal Omagari Junior High School [Akita Prefecture]

The school song of Daisen City Omagari Junior High School was featured on Nippon Television's popular program "Monday Late Night" broadcast on October 11, 2021, as "the longest school song in Japan," and has been a hot topic on Twitter...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2021.12.10

Kumagayaya

The original Sendai snack! Kumagayaya's Yubeshi is delicious!

When you hear the word "dagashi" (cheap sweets), what kind of snacks come to mind? "Umaibo," "fries," "Moroccan yogurt"... The snacks that come to mind are different for each person, but they are all...

Chimon2018.09.06

Lunch bag

[Fukushima] Extremely popular with women! Momorin merchandise with many hidden male fans...

Momorin, the gentle rabbit, is Fukushima City's tourism promotional mascot. In 2014, her rival, Black Momorin, was also introduced, and together they appeared in Fukushima City's tourism pamphlets and...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2018.03.29

Bennyland

Head to the highest subway station in Japan and enjoy Sendai's two major theme parks!

This is a panoramic view of Sendai city. Where do you think the view is from? This is actually a subway station! The highest subway station in Japan! "Yagiyama Zoological Park Station" In Sendai, there are many subways that cross the road...

Chimon2018.03.20

[Pensées] Miyagi Prefecture's two biggest bakeries clash! Who will win the salted bread showdown?! [Bar...

The two major bakeries representing Miyagi Prefecture are "Pensee" and "Basday." If you live in Sendai, you may have been to one of them. They offer unique bakeries themed around Miyagi's specialties.

Chimon2018.03.13

Babahera Ice Cream

Yellow and pink ice flower blooming in Akita! What is "Babahera"?

When talking about Akita Prefecture gourmet food, there is one thing that cannot be forgotten: Babahera ice cream. As summer approaches in Akita Prefecture, people hang parasols on the streets...

akoako2018.03.10

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    Speaking of Miyagi, sea squirts are the first thing that comes to mind! 5 recommended sea squirt souvenirs you can buy at Sendai Station!
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    The exquisite soy sauce soup that fills your mouth! What is the appeal of "Shirakawa Ramen"? The popular...
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  • Gojome Town (Akita Prefecture): Home to a morning market that has been running for over 500 years and the "zelkova tree with breasts"
  • [Noshiro City, Akita Prefecture] The cutting edge of rocket research starts in Noshiro City. "Noshiro Rocket Test Site"
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    [Yamagata and Akita Edition] Valuable old-style martial arts from the six Tohoku prefectures! Numerous unique techniques are still handed down...
  • The Hashino Iron Mine, a World Heritage Site in Kamaishi City, Iwate Prefecture, is a structure that symbolizes Japan's Meiji era industrial revolution.
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