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Craftsman's work

What is Iwadeyama's "Shino Bamboo Crafts"? Delicate and flexible, yet durable! [Iwadeyama, Miyagi Prefecture]

Miyagi Prefecture is known as the kingdom of ingredients, and is famous for a variety of foods, including beef tongue, rice, zunda (soybean paste), sasakama (rice crackers), and seafood. However, the prefecture is also well-known for its crafts, such as kokeshi dolls.

Chimon2018.09.27

Harakata Sashiko

[Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture] Harakata Sashiko is a symbol of Yonezawa's tradition and culture!

Yonezawa City in Yamagata Prefecture is a home of handicrafts. A variety of traditional crafts, including safflower dyeing and woodworking, have been produced here for a long time. Yonezawa Tsumugi, which we previously introduced on NEFT, is one such example.

Chimon2018.09.10

Sheep

[Katta District, Miyagi Prefecture] "Zao Dairy Center" is a dairy amusement park!.

Zao Dairy Center is a comprehensive dairy farming center with a variety of facilities, including a ranch. It offers a variety of entertainment options, including craft experiences and gourmet food. It's a great place for families to come...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2018.04.16

Cybelle Factory Park

Come see how rusks are made at Sibel Factory Park!

At the intersection of National Route 13 and National Route 21, which connects to Yamagata Zao, stands a wonderful confectionery factory that Yamagata is proud of. It is the Sibel Factory, the place where the history of rusks in Japan began...

Chimon2017.11.01

Nikka Whisky Miyagikyo Distillery

[Miyagi Prefecture] Enjoy free tastings at the Nikka Whisky Miyagikyo Distillery...

Leaving the city of Sendai, we headed towards Sakunami on National Route 48. On the banks of the beautiful Shinkawa River, we came across a whiskey distillery. This is the Nikka Whisky Miyagikyo Distillery. It's the first authentic whiskey distillery in Japan...

Chimon2017.06.28

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