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"Monaka" opens in Sakanamachi, the heart of Morioka! Introducing a store that brings together Morioka's cuisine!.

Monaka, a commercial complex that opened at the entrance to Sakanamachi Arcade in Morioka City on July 11, 2024, has been a huge success, attracting many customers from inside and outside the city every day.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.07.30

Nekka Vodka & YUZU Nekka Vodka

Nekka Vodka, a rice-based vodka produced by Nekka Okuaizu Distillery, is...

Nekka Okuaizu Distillery in Tadami Town, Fukushima Prefecture, produces the rice shochu "Nekka." The sake lees, a by-product of the rice shochu distillation process, are distilled again to produce a high-alcohol spirit...

AoiwaAoiwa2024.07.27

Okuaizu Shoten

"Oku-Aizu Shoten" has opened, where you can "learn, buy, and experience" Oku-Aizu! [...

There are many famous tourist destinations in western Fukushima Prefecture, including the ramen town of Kitakata, the historic town of Aizuwakamatsu, and Shimogo, famous for Ouchijuku. However, did you know that even further west there is an area called "Oku-Aizu"?.

AoiwaAoiwa2024.07.23

[2024 Event Information] The Sendai Tanabata Festival will feature gorgeous Tanabata decorations that will light up the city!

The Sendai Tanabata Festival, which gracefully colors the city of Sendai, will be held again this year for four days from August 5th (Monday) to 8th (Thursday), including the pre-festival (Sendai Tanabata Fireworks Display)! Visitors may be allowed to stay longer during the festival period...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2024.07.19

"Monaka" opens in Sakanamachi, central Morioka! Come meet Mona!.

On July 11, 2024, a new commercial complex called "monaka" opened at the entrance to the Sakanamachi Arcade in Morioka City. The complex has one basement floor and four above-ground floors. "monaka"...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.07.19

Ogata Village 60th Anniversary Logo

Ogata Village is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. We are conducting crowdfunding to commemorate the...

Ogata Village, Minamiakita County, Akita Prefecture, is located halfway between Akita City and Noshiro City. It was created by reclaiming Hachirogata Lake, the second largest lake in Japan after Lake Biwa, which originally existed here.

AoiwaAoiwa2024.07.17

Yamagata Hanagasa Festival

[2024 Event Information] Red flowers dance across the city! "Hanagasa Festival" in Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture

The Yamagata Hanagasa Festival is held annually on August 5th, 6th, and 7th in Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture. Over the three days, a total of approximately 139 groups and 9,800 dancers gather for this festival, which is a sight to behold across the Tohoku region.

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2024.07.17

Morioka Sansa Dance (knockers)

[2024 Event Information] Morioka Sansa Odori Festival: Coloring the Summer in Morioka, Iwate

Morioka City was selected as one of the "52 places to visit in 2023" by the New York Times. The Morioka Sansa Odori Festival, which marks its 47th year this year, colors the summer in Morioka. The Sansa Odori...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2024.07.17

Fukushima Waraji Festival

[2024 Event Information] The Six Great Tohoku Festivals in One! Japan's Largest Waraji Sandals! Fukushima Waraji Festival

The Fukushima Waraji Festival will be held again this year for three days, from Friday, August 2nd to Sunday, August 4th! This festival, one of the six major festivals in the Tohoku region, has long been loved by locals as a place of relaxation and...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2024.07.17

Akita Kanto Festival

[2024 Event Information] Akita's Kanto Festival, one of the three major festivals in the Tohoku region

The Akita Kanto Festival, one of the three major festivals in the Tohoku region, is said to feature approximately 280 poles parading through the streets in one night, with as many as 10,000 paper lanterns.

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2024.07.16

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