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A tour of local ramen in the six Tohoku prefectures! Kamaishi Ramen, which supported steel production [Kamaishi City, Iwate Prefecture]

Kamaishi is known as a "ramen hotspot" in Iwate Prefecture, with 27 restaurants serving delicious Kamaishi ramen, including Chinese specialty shops, cafeterias, and soba and udon shops.

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Dance of Ennen "Young Woman and Priest"

What is Ennen, a precious performing art that only a few remain in the modern era? | Mōtsu-ji Temple's Ennen Dance [...

"Ennen" is a term that may not be familiar to most people. It is a performing art that was performed at temples from the mid-Heian period, but gradually declined around the Muromachi period, and is said to have almost completely disappeared by the Edo period.

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Enjoy the gourmet food at this station! Packed with Akita's deliciousness...

A wide variety of restaurants are open in "Poporo Road," a free passageway connecting the east and west sides of JR Akita Station, and the station building "Topico," which are directly connected to the ticket gates. From national fast food chains to stylish restaurants...

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Enjoy a relaxing boat ride on the Geibikei Gorge, Japan's northernmost boat trip! [Ichinoseki City, Iwate Prefecture]

The Geibikei Gorge boat ride in Higashiyama-cho, Ichinoseki City, is a leisurely boat ride on the surface of the river that flows slowly through a valley lined with towering rock walls. From the departure point to the dock upstream...

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The town is fun to walk around! A casual "Choi Tabe Gur..." near JR Nihonmatsu Station

"Walking through towns is fun!" is the theme of this series, where we explore the charms of towns by strolling around them. This time, we'll be exploring the area around JR Nihonmatsu Station in Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture, where vestiges of the castle town still remain.

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2025.11.25

Enjoy the gourmet food at JR Morioka Station! Seafood, local sake, craft beer...

JR Morioka Station is directly connected to the station building "Fezan," which houses many local restaurants, but JR East has also opened several local restaurants within the station.

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Enjoy the view of Akita City from above! Port Tower Selion Observatory and surrounding attractions...

There aren't many observation decks or observation facilities offering a panoramic view of Akita City, but there are a few that I would recommend to tourists visiting from other prefectures. Among them are three...

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Enjoy the abandoned railway tracks of Tohoku! Ride a rail bike or a trolley along the tracks...

The Kosaka Railway (official name: Kosaka Smelting Kosaka Line) was a 22.3km local freight railway line connecting Odate City and Kosaka Town, operated by Kosaka Smelting Co., Ltd., which still operates in Kosaka Town.

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A mystical power spot with a series of torii gates! Introducing Takayashiki Inari Shrine [Fukushima Prefecture]...

The rows of red torii gates create a mystical sight. This time, we will introduce Takayashiki Inari Shrine in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture. Not only is the scenery beautiful, but Takayashiki Inari Shrine is also an exceptional power spot with miraculous powers...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2025.10.31

Introducing the popular gelato at roadside stations! Taste delicious gelato in Iwate prefecture...

One of the joys of roadside stations is the original soft serve ice cream made with local ingredients, but recently, an increasing number of roadside stations have started offering stylish Italian gelato. In Iwate...

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