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[Miyagi Prefecture] Shark fin, sunflowers, and Blue Impulse soft serve!? Miyagi's roads...

Miyagi Prefecture has the fewest number of roadside stations among the six Tohoku prefectures, but it is not inferior to the other prefectures in terms of the uniqueness of its soft serve ice cream. Roadside stations where you can enjoy delicious soft serve ice cream are concentrated in the northern part of the prefecture...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2025.07.29

Yumoto Station

Limited express and rapid trains that ran only under overhead wires despite being diesel-powered (Joban Line)

This time, we will introduce some of the limited express and express trains that ran on the Joban Line, which were operated by diesel railcars even though the entire line was electrified from start to finish. There were also some special trains...

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2025.07.22

The Six Great Summer Festivals of Tohoku

Information on the 2025 edition of the "Tohoku Six Major Festivals" that will brighten up the Tohoku summer!

Summer in Tohoku is all about festivals! Here's a roundup of the 2025 dates for the "Six Major Tohoku Festivals," major events that bring local traditions to life and are enjoyed by both locals and tourists.

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2025.07.08

Reimei-sui water at Wakakusa Inari Shrine

The lost silent film "Reimei no Sato" - a lost local film produced in 1925...

During the Taisho era, when Japanese films were still silent, film productions were taking place all over the country, and even in regional cities, traveling screenings and educational films were actively held. Among the films produced in this era...

Editorial staffEditorial staff2025.07.02

Katanuma

What is Katanuma? | A highly acidic lake in Naruko Onsen where even fish cannot live...

Located in the Naruko Onsen area of ​​Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, Katanuma is known as a highly acidic crater lake, which is extremely rare even in Japan. The emerald green surface of the lake captivates all who visit.

Editorial staffEditorial staff2025.06.24

It's like a scarlet jewel! With the crunchy texture of "Pucchinkoko", your meal will be delicious today...

Each prefecture in the Tohoku region has a wide variety of foods that go well with rice, known as "rice accompaniments." This time, we'll be introducing "Pucchin Kokko," a product of Kaneka Sea Foods Co., Ltd. "Pucchin...".

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2025.06.23

Date Masamune Ash Tomb

Date Masamune's ash mound and Daiganji Temple, which guards his grave | The unique funeral rituals of the Date clan [...

Zojozan Daiganji Temple is a Jodo sect temple located in Shinsaka-cho, Aoba Ward, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture. This temple has a history deeply connected to the funeral rites of Date Masamune, the first lord of the Sendai domain...

AoiwaAoiwa2025.06.16

Limited express and rapid trains that ran only under overhead wires despite being diesel-powered (Tohoku Main Line)

In Japan, vehicles that run on rails are often called "trains," but there are also many diesel railcars that run on diesel fuel, mainly on local train lines in rural areas.

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2025.05.29

Fire Prevention Tiger Dance

Fire Prevention Tiger Dance: A traditional performing art that conveys the wish to protect the town from strong winds and fires [Miyagi Prefecture]

"A tiger on a roof?" This surprising sight can be seen at the Hatsuuma Festival, held every year on April 29th in Kami Town, Kami District, Miyagi Prefecture. The main attraction is a tiger dressed in yellow and black stripes, and...

AoiwaAoiwa2025.05.04

Shimanuki Kokeshi Tin 00

Shimanuki's "Kokeshi Tin" is a Sendai souvenir that will tickle your collector's fancy...

When it comes to souvenirs from a trip, food is the obvious choice. In Sendai, there are many options, such as beef tongue, kamaboko (fish cake), and hagi no tsuki (Japanese cedar leaf cake). However, what is surprisingly hard to come up with is a tangible souvenir.

AoiwaAoiwa2025.04.28

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