Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT
This site is a web media that delivers all kinds of trivia, from sightseeing and gourmet spots in the six Tohoku prefectures to local, customs, and history.
Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT
  • Home
  • Tohoku gourmet
    • local cuisine
    • recipe
    • meal
    • ingredients
    • sake
    • drink
  • Tohoku tourist destinations
    • Scenic spots
    • Power spot
    • facility
    • hot spring
    • historic site
    • experience
    • traffic
  • Tohoku things
    • Traditional crafts
    • food
    • tohoku brand
  • Tohoku events
    • sea ​​bathing
    • festival
    • Limited time event
    • firework
    • Cherry-blossom viewing
    • autumn leaves
  • Tohoku mystery
    • history
    • Tradition/Customs
    • traditional events
    • folk performing arts
    • folk beliefs
    • urban legend
    • great man
  • Local stories from Tohoku

Tohoku mystery

  • HOME
  • Home
  • Tohoku mystery

The place you should not come and the phantom checkpoint "Nakura no Seki" written in waka poetry [Fukushima Prefecture]

"Nako no Seki/Nako no Seki" is an ancient site of a checkpoint that is said to have been located around the border between Fukushima and Ibaraki prefectures. The Tohoku region was a long time ago, and it was a great time for Ezo (...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2022.12.12

[Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture] The amount of hot water is number one in Fukushima Prefecture. From hula dancing to the warmth of racehorses...

Iwaki Yumoto Onsen, located in Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture, has a long history and is said to be one of the third oldest hot springs in Japan, along with Dogo Onsen (Ehime Prefecture) and Arima Onsen (Hyogo Prefecture).

NORIJUNNORIJUN2022.12.09

The mysterious world of the Shimokita Peninsula of Geopark: "The northern limit of monkeys on Osoreyama and Butsugaura" [Aomori Prefecture]

Shimokita Peninsula is a peninsula that protrudes towards the Pacific Ocean side of Aomori Prefecture, the northernmost tip of Honshu. It's often shaped like "Kintaro's Unbelievable" or an axe...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2022.12.04

A tour of the 33 remaining Kannon in Minami Aizu. "The 33 Kannon" is certified as a Japanese Heritage Site...

There are many ``33 Kannon'' left in the Aizu region. It became a stronghold of people's hearts. "Thirty-three Kannon" means Kannon is enshrined...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2022.12.03

Takahata Town's Urawari Ishiki Garden is a mysterious space that feels like a different world! [Yamagata Prefecture]

Have you ever heard of "Uriwari Ishitei Park", which is surrounded by vertical rock faces and offers an unrealistic view that makes you feel like you've wandered into a game world? this time...

nakanaka2022.11.30

[Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture] Japan's three largest Hase Kannon statues are here! Red full of blessings...

Japan's three largest Hase Kannon statues are located in Yurihonjo City, located in the southern part of Akita Prefecture on the Sea of ​​Japan side. The three major Hase Kannon temples in Japan are Hasedera Temple in Sakurai City, Nara, and Nagano Temple in Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture...

editorial staffeditorial staff2022.11.29

[Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture] The oldest shrine in Yamagata Prefecture, Kumano Taisha Shrine in Nanyo City has a legend of three rabbits...

Kumano Taisha Shrine, located in the Miyauchi district of Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture, is said to be the oldest shrine in Yamagata Prefecture. Kumano Taisha has the longest history in the Tohoku region, and is also large and important...

ikokeikoke2022.11.25

Dondon-yaki

[Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture] Yamagata's soul food "Dondon-yaki"? Speaking of snacks...

Is there a snack in Yamagata City that is very popular not only with children but also with adults? there is. That is "Dondon-yaki". Very filling and cheap! Everyone's favorite...

ikokeikoke2022.11.12

[JR East Pass Trip: Part 2 of Day 1] Walking around Akita City on the first day and enjoying delicious local sake...

Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT [JR East Pass Trip: First Day Part 1] On the first day, we went to Morioka in the morning to the samurai residence in Kakunodate! https://jp...

editorial staffeditorial staff2022.11.11

[Part 2] A stone monument related to Mizuko Masahide in Akayu! | Akayu Onsen in Yamagata Prefecture, Yamagata Prefecture

Let's go to Akayu Onsen! [Part 1] mainly introduced hot springs. This time I visited Akayu Onsen while reporting on it, and it is said to be the spark that started the sword boom...

ikokeikoke2022.11.10

  • 
  • 1
  • …
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • …
  • 35
  • 
24h ranking
Recommended articles
  • Mitsuishi Shrine
    Shrines and temples
    "Rock" and a demon's "hand" shape? Mitsuishi Shrine, filled with Iwate's roots [Iwate Prefecture]
  • Zuiganji Temple (entrance)
    Scenic spots
    Zuiganji Temple, a temple revived by Date Masamune, located in Matsushima, Japan's three-scenestors of Japan [Miyagi Prefecture]
  • Yajiro Kokeshi's expression
    Traditional crafts
    Yajiro Kokeshi – A tradition developed around Kamasaki Onsen, the home of the Shiraishi Katakura family...
  • history
    Is there a lot of land in Hokkaido that has a connection to Miyagi? The migration of the Sendai samurai and the history of Hokkaido development [...
  • Bullet traces from the Boshin War
    old architecture
    The only existing building that remains traces of the Boshin War, "Former Takizawa Honjin" [Fukushima Prefecture]
Search by keyword
Search articles by category
pick up
  • local cuisine
    What kind of food is "Bakke"? We also introduce the origin of the name and cooking methods! [Miyagi Prefecture]
  • Fried wheat bowl
    local cuisine
    Make fried tofu bowl at home! [Miyagi Prefecture] Delicious B-grade gourmet food originating from the country
  • Variations of Hoyasuime
    souvenir
    Speaking of Miyagi, you think of you! 5 recommended squirt souvenirs that you can buy at Sendai Station!
  • [Series ⑤: The role of the previous nine years and the role of the second three years] 20 years after the role of the previous nine years, the role has expanded once again to Ou...
  • Nagai, the former Yonezawa domain boat transport town that flourished through the Mogami River [Yamagata Prefecture]
  • Akita Senbero
    Three popular senbera bars in the Kawabata area, a long-established downtown area in Akita City! [Akita Prefecture]
  • Hirosaki Senbero
    Introducing recommended restaurants in Hirosaki City, where unique senbero bars are mixed together! [Blue...
  • Oda, a genius painter who was a samurai and produced Japan's first Western film, Akita Ranga...
  • Kosaka Railway Rail Park where you can stay at the former JNR Blue Train [Akita Prefecture]
  • Nanbu Bevelers are the unique residence of the Nanbu Domain, who was well aware of the importance of horses [Iwate Prefecture]
  • The history of Odate, which played an important role in the borders of the domain during the Meiji Restoration [Akita Prefecture]
  • Yudonosan Sohonji Temple Takisui-dera Dainichibo Temple
    Rokujurikoshi Kaido, which passes through the foot of Mt. Yudono, is a road to visit the Dewa Sanzan.
  • Statue of Yuji Koseki
    Who is Koseki Yuji? A musician from Fukushima City who was the model for the NHK morning drama "Yell" [...
  • [Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture] 1,600 meters above sea level. Jododaira Astronomical Observatory, closest to the stars in Japan
  • "Masuda-cho, Yokote City" is a preservation area lined with unique merchants with built-in houses [Akita Prefecture]
  • Tadami Line
    The Tadami Line, Japan's most spectacular local line [Fukushima Prefecture]
  • [Series 1: The role of the previous nine years and the role of the later three years] Why did the Ou War occur at the end of the Heian period...
  • [Matsushima, Miyagi Prefecture] Have you ever crossed Fukuura Bridge in Matsushima? It was my first experience. now...
Torii of Osaki Hachiman Shrine
"Osaki Hachimangu Shrine" is a national treasure and a national treasure that is famous for its nude visits at Donto Festivals...
It's been three years since the first time in action! Akita Kanto Festival 2022! Introducing highlights [Akita Prefecture]
Hiyama Ando clan, ruled Akita during the Sengoku period and based in Noshiro [Akita Prefecture]
Hijiori Onsen
[Mogami District, Yamagata Prefecture] A trip to enjoy the leisure time of adults at Hijiori Onsen, at the foot of the sacred mountain Mt. Gassan
[Inawashiro Town, Fukushima Prefecture] The impressive land created by a volcano and large and small lakes and marshes intertwine...
[Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture] What is “Takashiba Deco House”? Tourist spots where you can talk with locals...
[Aomori Prefecture] Let's go on a journey to see clay figures! Introducing highlights and spots!
[Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture] ``Aizu...
62nd Namahage Shiba Hill Festival
I was excited by my first Namahage! Local report of the 62nd Namahage Shiba Hill Festival [Autumn...
[Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture] Snow Lantern Festival|Enjoy the fantastic scenery unique to the snowy country...
[Chokaisan and Tobishima Geopark: Yusa and Sakata Edition] The blessings from Mt. Chokaisan are soaking...
[Aomori Prefecture during the Boshin War] What were the decisions of the Hirosaki, Kuroishi, Hachinohe, and Shichinohe domains?
[Yamagata Prefecture] Enjoy watching the history of safflower culture from Yamaji Temple "Tateishiji Temple"...
Local railways and buses between Morioka and Miyako from 40 years of competition to coexist...
Sendai Shiro
The God of Fortune is real! ? The legend of Sendai Shiro! [Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture]
"Place names with doors" from 1 to 9 [One and 2-door edition] The first one is rope...
Fukushima warriors
Three of the most powerful warlords of the Sengoku period in Fukushima Prefecture! Ashinamori, Soma Yoshitane, Tamura Kiyotaka
Kurokawa Noh is a ritual that has been developed independently by farmers for 500 years [...
[Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture] 4 traditional Nihonmatsu festivals! Introducing the highlights
Bashoan Historic Site Observation Garden
Let's meet Matsuo Basho in Fukagawa!
[Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture] Kumano Taisha Shrine in Nanyo City, the oldest shrine in Yamagata Prefecture, has three...
[Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] "Morioka's talisman rock" Eboshi Rock is one of Iwate's most powerful...
The endemic Japanese crayfish, the endemic species of Japanese crayfish, is currently breeding in Odate City! [...
The Legend of Benbekotaro
Myoken Shrine, where the legend of the fierce battle between dogs and raccoons remains, remains of the "Legend of Benbekotaro" [Yamagata Prefecture]
[Shibata District, Miyagi Prefecture] Plum housing complex with Senbonzakura at first glance! Okawara, the town of cherry blossoms and plum blossoms
Search articles by prefecture
  • Aomori Prefecture
  • Iwate Prefecture
  • Akita Prefecture
  • Miyagi Prefecture
  • Yamagata Prefecture
  • Fukushima Prefecture
Recommended categories
  • festival
  • Traditional crafts
  • Power spot
  • urban legend
  • sake
  • B-class gourmet
Search articles by category
Search by keyword
Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT
Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT
  • About Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT
  • Operating company
  • privacy policy
  • inquiry

Copyright © 2025 Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT. All Rights Reserved.