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The legend of the golden buried gold of the Fujiwara clan of Oshu! What is Mt. Kinji in Hiraizumi? [Iwate Prefecture]

When you think of Japanese reserves, many people may remember the Tokugawa reserves, but the legend of the buried treasure itself actually remains everywhere in Japan. There are mountains in Hiraizumi, Iwate Prefecture that still have such legends...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.08.06

Kappa Falls (Tono City, Iwate Prefecture)

Tono's yokai spot "Kappa Pond" - get a kappa capture permit and go kappa fishing!

Since the publication of "The Tales of Tono" by Kunio Yanagita, the founder of Japanese folklore studies, Tono City in Iwate Prefecture has become famous as one of Japan's leading "hometowns of yokai."

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.06.09

Anno Falls

Ranked second in Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls! Yasu Falls in Akita Prefecture

Second place in Japan's 100 Falls Yasuno Waterfalls in Akita Prefecture is a famous waterfall that has been selected as the second place in Japan's 100 Falls. It is approximately 800 meters above sea level, and is quite impressive, but it is different from a normal waterfall...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.03.14

[Akita] Traditional winter sweets event! What is “Amekko City” in Odate City?

Akita Prefecture is known as a snowy country on the north side of Japan. Many of the festivals in Akita Prefecture are eccentric and fantastic. For example, in the summer, lanterns are arranged in rice ear shapes...

akoako2017.03.13

Illustration of Oishigami Pyramid

A pyramid in Aomori Prefecture? Let's go see the Oishigami Pyramid!

Did you know that there is a pyramid in Aomori Prefecture? It is a place known only to those who know it, but in fact there are many mysterious spots in Aomori Prefecture. This time we will be in Shingo Village, Minohe District, Aomori Prefecture...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.03.07

Sendai Shiro

The God of Fortune is real! ? The legend of Sendai Shiro! [Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture]

Did you know that the god of fortune once existed in Sendai? His name is "Sendai Shiro." Even now, Sendai Shiro is said to have continued to see stores displaying their photographs, as they still want to be grateful for his benefits. what kind...

Chimon2017.01.24

Donto Festival, a traditional event for New Year's Day [Miyagi Prefecture]

When the sound of bamboo bursting amidst the flames, the people of Miyagi Prefecture realize once again that the year has begun. The "Pine Burning Festival" is held at Osaki Hachimangu Shrine in the cold sky. Wear in cold weather gear...

Chimon2017.01.16

Komachido

Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture is said to be the "home to Ono Komachi"! The sadness of a stunning beauty...

Ono Komachi is also known as one of the three most beauties in the world. She was a female poet from the Heian period and is also famous for her poetry from the Hyakunin Isshu and the Kokin Wakashu collection. However, the life of Ono Komachi is not well known. ...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.11.29

Legend of Princess Tatsuko of Lake Tazawa

What is the legendary story of "The Legend of Princess Tatsuko" that is passed down on Lake Tazawa, the deepest lake in Japan? [Akita Prefecture]

Lake Tazawa is located about a 10-minute bus ride from Tazawako Station, the Komachi station on the Akita Shinkansen. Lake Tazawa is the deepest lake in Japan. Lake Tazawa has an area of ​​25.8 square kilometers.

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.11.15

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