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

Monaka, a complex commercial complex that opened at the entrance to Sakamachi Arcade in Morioka City on July 11th, 2024, is a huge success with many customers from inside and 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 rice shochu "Nekka." The sake lees, a by-product created during the distillation process of the rice shochu, are again distilled, and the resulting spirits with high alcohol content are produced...

AoiwaAoiwa2024.07.27

Okuaizu store

"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] Sendai Tanabata Festival, where gorgeous Tanabata decorations decorate 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 Mannaka Sakanacho, Morioka! Let's go and see Mona! ...

On July 11th, 2024, a new commercial complex "monaka" with one basement and four floors above ground was opened at the entrance to the Sakamachi Arcade in Morioka City. "monaka (...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2024.07.19

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

[2024 event information] Crimson dances in the city! “Hanagasa Festival” in Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture

The Yamagata Hanagasa Festival is held every year in Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture for three days, 5, 6, and 7 in August, with a fixed date. The festival, which brings together a total of approximately 139 groups and 9,800 dancers over three days, will be held in Tohoku Region...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2024.07.17

Morioka Sansa dance (stamina)

[2024 event information] “Morioka Sansa Odori” colors the summer of Iwate Morioka

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] One of Tohoku's six major festivals! The biggest waraji in Japan! 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 three major Tohoku festivals "Kanto Festival"

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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