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"Autumn Colors in Tohoku" is a video capturing the various beauties of autumn in Tohoku

The beauty of Autumn Colors in Tohoku is truly breathtaking. This ultra-high-definition video begins with a landscape that makes full use of the light. Autumn Colors...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.02.17

Housewife's Shop Saichi

Local supermarket Shufu no Mise Saichi sells 20,000 Akiu Ohagi rice balls a day!? [Miya...

There are three things I would like you to try when you visit Sendai. One is "Zunda Shake," the other is "Beef Tongue Set Meal," and the last is "Akiu Ohagi." Akiu Ohagi in particular is a little-known dish...

Chimon2017.02.01

Sendai Shiro

Did the God of Fortune really exist? The Legend of Sendai Shiro! [Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture]

Did you know that Sendai once had a god of fortune? His name was Sendai Shiro. Even today, there is no end to the number of stores that display his picture in hopes of sharing in his blessings. What kind of...

Chimon2017.01.24

Wake Up, Girls!

"Wake Up, Girls!" is an idol anime set in Sendai

Wake Up, Girls! is an idol anime set in Sendai. Idol anime generally depicts the glorious image of idols, but Wake Up,...

Chimon2017.01.12

Musubimaru

[Miyagi Prefecture] Recommended Sendai Souvenir! Discover the Charm of Musubimaru, the Local Mascot!

Musubimaru is the local mascot representing Miyagi Prefecture. He is currently the section chief in charge of tourism promotion for Sendai and Miyagi at the Sendai-Miyagi Tourism Campaign Promotion Council Secretariat, but what kind of character is he?.

Chimon2016.12.20

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  • What is Aomori's autumn delicacy, "Kedamame"? Why is it less well-known than Dadacha beans?
  • The scent of bamboo brings back memories! "Sasa Dango," a retro Japanese sweet from Inawashiro Town (Fukushima Prefecture)
  • What is the ultra-local dish of Tsugaru, "Nikujiru"? We tried making a mysterious dish that's different from pork soup!
  • Miyagi Ekiben
    Boasting the best ekiben from the six Tohoku prefectures! Introducing the top 5 recommended ekiben in Miyagi Prefecture
  • Is the era of "Aomori = melon" coming? Exploring the appeal of Tsugaru city's high-quality melons...
  • Tatsukoyama's frozen tofu is a great ally for a healthy diet! And it's delicious! [Fukushima Prefecture]
  • 5 Local Fukushima Sakes: Recommended Souvenirs and Gifts for Your Loved Ones
  • Takasago Foods' "Nabeyaki Udon" is so delicious! Why are so many people buying boxes of it?.
  • Asaka Canal
    The Asaka Canal, a major Meiji era construction project that transformed the Asaka Plains in Koriyama City into fertile land [Fukushima Prefecture]
  • Aizu Senbero
    Aizuwakamatsu City, a city of nature and history, is home to a cutting-edge senbero bar! [Fukushima Prefecture]
  • Brown crayfish with long antennae under a log in an aquarium setting on a rocky substrate
    Odate City is currently breeding the endangered Japanese crayfish, a species endemic to Japan. [Akita Prefecture]
  • Miyagi's local natto
    From north to south! 7 local natto varieties from Miyagi Prefecture that you can buy at supermarkets! [Miyagi Prefecture]
  • Demons of the World
    "Oni no Yakata" is a demon museum that brings together demons from all over the world! [Kitakami City, Iwate Prefecture]
  • Plaque on the torii gate of Arahagihaba Shrine (Tagajo City)
    Arahagihaba Shrine in Tagajo | The guardian deity of the Tagajo government office, built to repel the Emishi (indigenous people of northern Japan)...
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[Recommended Autumn Festivals: Yamagata Edition] Enjoy Yamagata's delicious autumn festivals!
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The origin of the legend of "The Crane's Gratitude"? "Urushiyama, Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture" and "Tsurupunzan Chinzoji Temple"
[Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture] If you want to experience the traditions of Hirosaki, head to Tsugaru Domain Neputa Village!
Mother of six boys and five girls! Who was Princess Kubo, Date Masamune's grandmother? [Fukushima Prefecture and Miyagi Prefecture]
The history of Oishida Town, which flourished during the Edo period thanks to boat traffic on the Mogami River (Yamagata Prefecture)
Dondon Yaki
[Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture] Yamagata's soul food, "Dondonyaki"? Snacks and...
What does "Shinobu Mochizuri" mean? Introducing related spots and folk tales...
Ioji Temple's main gate
Ioji Temple, the family temple of the Sato brothers Tsugunobu and Tadanobu, two of Yoshitsune's four great generals, and their families [Fukuoka].
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Southern Miyagi Prefecture is full of history and science and technology! Introducing the highlights of Shiroishi and Kakuta!
Tsuruga Castle at night
[Fukushima Prefecture] The history of Tsuruga Castle, the site of a tragic end of the Edo period
Dainichi Hall Bugaku | Two Dainichi Buddhas
Dainichido Bugaku, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage with a history of approximately 1,300 years | 2026...
Tiles in the arcade in front of Sendai station reveal remains of a waterway from the Edo period? Buratamori...
The core of the theory that Aomori Hiba is the strongest is the "Hino" which is only found in Aomori Hiba in Japan.
Introducing Oni Shrine in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture! What is the legend of the "oni without horns" passed down in Onizawa?
[Mt. Chokai-Tobishima Geopark: Tobishima] Tobishima, which prospered during the Edo period due to the Kitamaebune shipping
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