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Jagged beige rock formation with a hollow arch reassembling a dragon head against a clear blue sky.

Recommended tourist spots on the Oga Peninsula: Mt. Kanpu, Godzilla Rock, Nyudozaki, and views of the Sea of ​​Japan...

There are two routes from Akita City to Nyudozaki, the tip of the Oga Peninsula: the "Namahage Line" and the "Oga Shiokaze Kaido." This article will discuss the Oga Peninsula...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2026.08.19

A calm blue lake bordered by forested green hills and distant mountains under a bright, partially cloudy sky.

Recommended scenic driving routes in Tohoku! Stunning mountain scenery, two dam lakes...

National Route 341, which runs north-south along the Akita Prefecture side of the Ou Mountains, is a route where you can encounter beautiful scenery created by two dam lakes with blue waters and the surrounding mountains. This article is about Route 341 in Kazuno City...

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Modern white passenger train traveling on railway tracks, front-on view with overhead electric lines visible.

Coal transport, bypass routes, recovery from unprecedented disasters... the Joban Line's role has been...

The JR Joban Line is a railway line that runs along the Pacific coast of Fukushima Prefecture's Hamadori region and southern Miyagi Prefecture. Its name is derived from Hitachi, the former name of Ibaraki Prefecture, and the area encompassing eastern Fukushima Prefecture and southern Miyagi Prefecture...

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2026.08.12

Kameyama Terrace

A report from Kesennuma Oshima's "Kameyama Terrace 360°"! A view from the mountaintop, reached by monorail...

A new tourist facility, "Kameyama Terrace 360° - Kesennuma Oshima -," opened on July 19, 2026, on Kesennuma Oshima Island in Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture. The facility's main attraction is...

Editorial staffEditorial staff2026.08.10

A mother polar bear and cub wading in a shallow Arctic pool near rocky terrain.

Introducing the highlights of Oga Aquarium GAO! From the much-talked-about polar bears to popular exhibits, and more...

Oga Aquarium GAO ​​is a popular aquarium located on the coast of the Oga Peninsula, where visitors can enjoy views of the Sea of ​​Japan while seeing fish up close and interacting with seals and sea lions. Last December 4th...

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200 series

Now there are over 85 round trips a day! The story of how the Tohoku Shinkansen became what it is today

The Tohoku Shinkansen, often called the "main artery of Eastern Japan" connecting the Kanto and Tohoku regions, opened its first section on June 23, 1982. At the time of its opening, the Tohoku Shinkansen had different starting and ending points, among other things...

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2026.08.04

Close-up of a white fluffy dog ​​with a pink tongue hanging out, smiling at the camera on a neutral background.

Go meet the big, fluffy Akita dogs! [Akita Prefecture, Odate City, Akita City, and other locations]

The Akita Inu, with its large body, round eyes, and curled tail, is a popular Japanese dog breed, alongside the Shiba Inu. It is designated as a Special Natural Monument in Japan...

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Open grassy field with small white flowers and a line of low wooden buildings with metal roofs in the distance under a blue sky with fluffy clouds.

A new landmark in Morioka! A relaxing spot has opened in the heart of the city: "Morioka Central Park Viva Terrace," a group...

The area along the south bank of the Shizukuishi River in Morioka City is called the "Seinan district," and it is a newly developed residential area lined with large shopping centers and roadside stores. Along the Shizukuishi River...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2026.07.28

Inside the Marukan Building's main dining hall

The retro-style "Marukan Building Grand Dining Hall" is a representative gourmet spot in Hanamaki!.

Marukan Building Cafeteria in Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture, is a large cafeteria that retains a Showa-era retro atmosphere and offers everything you could want. Hanamaki City is also the birthplace of the poet and children's author Kenji Miyazawa, and is now adjacent to...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2026.07.27

Thatched round huts on a green field with a dirt path and a tree-filled background.

[Jomon Period Aomori ③] The lives of the Jomon people nurtured by abundant forests and seas... A population of approximately 9,000...

The Jomon period began over 15,000 years ago during the Ice Age and progressed slowly over approximately 10,000 years. During this time, there was a significant rise in temperature, leading to the extinction of large mammals, but humans...

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