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“Akitakomachi from Katakami City” with “Namahage” motif

Katagami City receives hometown tax donations at Akitakomachi, a rice bag with a namahage motif design...

Katagami City, Akita Prefecture, has released a new product in which Akita Prefecture's leading brand of rice, ``Akitakomachi,'' is packed in a specially designed rice bag with Akita's ``Namahage'' motif...

AoiwaAoiwa2024.10.23

Akabeko's plastic model "Bekopura"

I made Akabeko's plastic model "Bekopla", which has been a hot topic in some areas! [Fukushima Prefecture]

One day in September 2024, there was talk on news sites and social media about the release of a plastic model of Akabeko, a traditional craft from the Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture.

AoiwaAoiwa2024.09.26

Work to expand Yamagata Shinkansen approach line at Fukushima Station [Fukushima Prefecture]

At Fukushima Station in Fukushima Prefecture, construction is underway to add an approach track for Yamagata Shinkansen trains. We will explain the details and significance of the construction work, including photos of the site...

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2024.09.12

Sanriku International Art Festival 2024

Sanriku International Art Festival 2024 | An event that brings together local performing arts from the Sanriku region will be held again this year...

The Sanriku International Art Festival conveys the charm of Sanriku, a treasure trove of performing arts, both domestically and internationally, and through exchanges with performing arts and contemporary artists from around the world, mainly from Asia.

AoiwaAoiwa2024.09.02

LOVEVADOS Apple Brandy Barrel Aged Series 2024

Mohodori Distillation Research Institute, which has been in its fourth year since its launch, will release two new Apple brandies at the same time! ...

Mohodori Distillery Institute, famous for LOVEVADOS Apple Brandy, will start selling LOVEVADOS Apple Brandy from August 1, 2024...

AoiwaAoiwa2024.07.31

[Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] "Monaka" has opened in Sasamachi, in the middle of Morioka...

Now, let's go up to the 2nd and 3rd floors of Monaca! To go up to the 2nd floor, enter through the red brick entrance on the north side of the facility and take the stairs and escalator immediately...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2024.07.30

"monaka" opens in Mannaka Sakanacho, Morioka! Introducing a restaurant in Morioka where food gathers! ...

Monaka, a commercial complex that opened on July 11, 2024 at the entrance to Sajimachi Arcade in Morioka City, attracts people from outside the city every day...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2024.07.30

Nekka Vodka & YUZU Nekka Vodka

"Nekakka Vodka," a vodka made from rice produced by Nekakakka Okuaizu Distillery, is one of the most popular vodka...

Nekka Okuaizu Distillery produces the rice shochu “Nekka” in Tadami Town, Fukushima Prefecture. The sake lees, a by-product of the rice shochu distillation process, is distilled again and the product is...

AoiwaAoiwa2024.07.27

Okuaizu store

Okuaizu Shoten is born where you can "know, buy, and experience" Okuaizu! [...

Kitakata City, the town of ramen, Aizuwakamatsu City, the historical town, Shimogo Town, famous for Ouchi-juku...There are many famous sightseeing spots in the western part of Fukushima Prefecture, but further west there is Oku...

AoiwaAoiwa2024.07.23

[2024 event information] Sendai Tanabata Festival, where gorgeous Tanabata decorations decorate the city!

The Sendai Tanabata Festival, which graces the streets of Sendai, will be held for four days from August 5th (Monday) to August 8th (Thursday), including the eve festival (Sendai Tanabata Fireworks Festival)...

NEFT Editorial Department2024.07.19

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