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Refresh in beautiful nature! 4 popular gardens and parks in Tokyo

Tokyo's city center is filled with skyscrapers and a futuristic landscape. When you're constantly looking at such scenery, don't you sometimes miss the beauty of nature? This time, we'll introduce...

Kosuke KurodaKosuke Kuroda2017.03.25

Bring good luck and satisfy your hunger! 4 power and gourmet spots in Tokyo

Tokyo is home to a variety of temples and shrines, and many people visit them to pray for divine blessings. But wouldn't it be a little sad if you just visited the shrines and temples and left it there? For those of you who...

Kosuke KurodaKosuke Kuroda2017.03.23

Your eyes will be glued to these stunning designs! 4 must-see modern architecture spots in Tokyo

Tokyo is a city filled with skyscrapers and exudes a modern atmosphere. However, amid this concrete jungle, there are many "modern buildings" that stand out. Among the inorganic buildings...

Kosuke KurodaKosuke Kuroda2017.03.16

Visit the former Tokiwa-so site, a sacred place for manga! 

Tokiwa-so was once located about a 15-minute walk from Shiinamachi Station, one stop away from Ikebukuro on the local train. The god of manga, Osamu Tezuka, moved in in 1953, and subsequently Hiroo Terada, Fujiko...

Jun NambaraJun Nambara2017.03.15

Enjoy Tokyo to the fullest without spending a penny! Free sightseeing spots in the city

You want to visit a popular tourist spot, but are shocked by the high admission fee! Some of you may have had the same experience. For example, in the case of the observation deck of Tokyo Skytree, the admission fee is...

Kosuke KurodaKosuke Kuroda2017.03.09

"Musashino Udon" that Director Hayao Miyazaki also ate, and a stroll around the setting of "Spirited Away"

Did you know? The world that Chihiro wanders into in Hayao Miyazaki's animated film "Spirited Away" is located in the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum in Koganei, Tokyo. The five buildings that served as the model...

Jun NambaraJun Nambara2017.03.07

Take a carefree solo trip! Enjoy sightseeing in Tokyo!

A must-read for anyone thinking about going on a solo trip to Tokyo! We'll show you how to enjoy sightseeing in Tokyo without feeling intimidated, even if you're traveling alone. Create your own plan and enjoy a carefree trip to the fullest...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.03.06

[Tokyo] Enjoy great value train travel and gourmet food by taking advantage of the long-distance train route!

Want to enjoy a short trip near Tokyo on your next holiday? We recommend taking a train on the O-mawari route. In some areas, including Tokyo, O-mawari routes are...

Kosuke KurodaKosuke Kuroda2017.03.04

Top 3 sightseeing spots along the Tokyo Bay coast

This time, we'll introduce three sightseeing spots in the Tokyo Bay area (Tokyo Waterfront Subcenter), which has been undergoing rapid development in recent years. After touring the Maritime Science Museum and the Miraikan (National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation), we'll head to DiverCity Tokyo...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.03.04

Kanda Shrine, Akihabara gourmet food, and a tour of the "Love Live" holy land

The TV anime "Love Live!" is set at Otonokizaka Academy, a girls' high school located near Akihabara and Kanda. The school is on the brink of closure in three years, and nine female students form an idol group called μ̵...

Jun NambaraJun Nambara2017.03.03

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  • "Saimochi" is a delicious local dish from Tamura City, Fukushima Prefecture. What is the essential ingredient, "Junen"?
  • Fresh oysters
    Oyster-based processed foods like "Oyster Miso" and "Oysters Boiled in Water" make perfect souvenirs! [Miyagi Prefecture]
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    [Craft Beer in Aomori Prefecture] Top 5 Local Beers from the Northernmost Part of Honshu!
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    What is Sendai Yukina, delicious in winter? Introducing recommended recipes! [Miyagi Prefecture]
  • New Year's cuisine
    New Year's Cuisine in the Tohoku Region | Preserved Foods for Festivities Developed by Heavy Snowfall
  • A rice accompaniment made by a long-established pickle shop! A taste review of Odawaraya's "Taberu" series...
  • Heart-warming! Experience the wonder of Japanese food with Aizu's local cuisine! [Fukushima Prefecture]
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    What is Hatahata Sushi? A detailed guide from when to eat it to how to make it [Akita Prefecture]
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    [Yamagata Prefecture] Walking around Tokamachi and Nanukamachi in Yamagata City, where the atmosphere of the Edo period remains
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    The foundation of Akita City was the castle town of Kubota Castle, built by Satake Yoshinobu [Akita Prefecture]
  • What are the Mogami Eight Shields? [Part 2]
    [Part 2] What was the "Mogami Yatsudate," a coalition of local lords in Dewa Province? | Dewa Province...
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    Dog Shrine and Cat Shrine – Enshrining dogs and cats at the birthplace of the mythical Japanese dog, the Takayasu dog...
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    A report on the Usokae Festival at Takahata Tenmangu Shrine [Fukuoka]...
  • Furukawa specialty dad's favorite
    Does the name sound similar to a nationwide favorite? Furukawa's specialty, "Papa's Favorite" (Miyagi Prefecture)
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    Kokusekiji Temple Somin Festival: The End of Over 1,000 Years of History | 2024 Local Report [Iwate Prefecture]
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    Nanbu Kokeshi – A unique, traditional kokeshi doll characterized by its achromatic nature [Iwate Prefecture]
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    Its history stretches back to 1900!? The historic Asaka Kunizukuri Shrine [Fukuoka] has a long history dating back to the Yamato dynasty...
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    Photo report of the Hyakushika Grand Dance (May 4, 2026: Esashi Jinku Festival) [Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture]
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Minamiaizu District, Fukushima Prefecture: The Nasu Volcanic Zone is home to an abundance of hot springs.
The Ancient Emishi Hero Aterui and the 38-Year Tohoku War [Part 2] | Did Aterui End His Life in Present-Day Osaka Prefecture?
The ancient Emishi hero Aterui and the 38-year war in Tohoku? [Part 2] | Aterui.
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The mystical landscape of Kisakata and Kujukushima that was so moving to Matsuo Basho...
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A reverse Cinderella story from the Heian period, "Charcoal Burner Tota"...
Dazai Osamu Memorial Museum "Shayokan"
Novelist Osamu Dazai's birthplace, Shayokan, is a 2,180m2 mansion! [Goshogawa, Aomori Prefecture].
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The mysterious checkpoint "Nakorai Barrier" described in waka poetry as a place where you should not enter [Fukuoka].
[Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture] Fukushima Municipal House Garden, a cultural asset of Fukushima Prefecture that should be preserved for future generations
Kanzeji Temple (the cave where the demon hag lived)
The legend of the Onibaba of Adachihara. It is a scary ghost story with a sad human drama...
[Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture] Snow Lantern Festival | Experience the fantastic scenery unique to a snowy country...
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The foundation of Akita City was the castle town of Kubota Castle, built by Satake Yoshinobu [Akita Prefecture]
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A god splits the cape in half, along with the whale! "Kamiwarizaki" (Kamiwari Cape), where the legend of the god splits the cape in half (Miyagi Prefecture)
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