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Akiu Otaki

[Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture] I walked to the basin of Akiu Otaki, one of Japan's three famous waterfalls!

A huge waterfall with a width of 6m and a total drop of 55m. Did you know that Sendai is a scenic spot that is one of Japan's three famous waterfalls and is designated as a nationally-established scenic spot? If there are such famous spots, then summer...

Chimon2017.05.26

Fried wheat bowl

Make fried tofu bowl at home! [Miyagi Prefecture] Delicious B-grade gourmet food originating from the country

Aburafudon is famous as Miyagi Prefecture's B-grade gourmet food. A fried tofu bowl has become famous nationwide with its B-grade Gourmet Grand Prix (B-1 Grand Prix) and the Secret Kenmin SHOW. ...

Chimon2017.05.02

Cherry blossoms at Katsuoka Park

The location in full bloom changes depending on the season! ? I went to the cherry blossom festival at Katsuoka Park!

Approximately 20 minutes' walk from the east exit of JR Sendai Station. It is about a 3-minute walk from Ryogaoka Station on the JR Sengoku Line. There are flowers that are representative of Sendai city, where everyone from families to office workers can enjoy...

Chimon2017.04.25

[Miyagi] The great nature of Mt. Kinka seen from a climber's perspective is amazing!

A special movie published on THE NORTH FACE's Japan site A special feature project "ROC...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.04.12

Let's go already

Strawberry situation in Miyagi prefecture: ``Mouikko'' and ``Migaki strawberry''

Strawberries are a popular Miyagi prefecture specialty product that is often hidden. Every year, many tourists visit Watari Town and Yamamoto Town, the famous strawberry production area, which boasts the largest production volume in Tohoku. In Miyagi Prefecture...

Chimon2017.04.10

Sasa kamaboko

Let's have a drink with bamboo kamaboko! Easy recipe to enjoy Sasakama 120%!

Sendai's specialty is beef tongue, zunda, and bamboo kamaboko. A bamboo shoot named after it is shaped like a bamboo leaf. However, its history is not well known. This time, the Sendai name...

Chimon2017.04.05

Eva key visual

Landing in Sendai! I went to the Evangelion and Japanese sword exhibition!

Shin Godzilla has been constantly talking about its popularity, winning seven Japan Academy Awards and having too many Blu-ray perks. When it comes to the masterpieces of his general director, Anno Hideaki, it's Neon Genesis Evan...

Chimon2017.03.31

[Miyagi] Mobile sales vehicle “Mamechichi Donatsu” loved by regular customers

On the way home from work, there are gentle flavours of donuts that will make you want to eat. "Mamechi-donatsu" is a mobile sales vehicle that has been operating for two generations of parents and children. It is operated in various locations in Watari Town and Sendai City, including...

Chimon2017.03.31

We asked about the charms of Akiu Village, Akiu's new tourist facility! [Miyagi Prefecture]

Akiu Village, a new leisure facility born in Akiu, has a large lot and a neat exterior that makes you want to stop by. To make the most of Akiu Village, we have a good luck...

Chimon2017.03.24

I went to the Japan Heritage Certification Symposium on “Date Culture Cultivated by Masamune”!

March 20th, 2017. On this day, we will be offering a promotion to commemorate the 450th anniversary of Date Masamune's birth and a symposium to commemorate the recognition of "Date Culture Fostered by Masamune," which was certified as a Japanese Heritage Site in 2016...

Chimon2017.03.22

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