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The Legend of Gold in Mutsu Province | The Koganeyama Gold Mine Site in Wakuya Town, said to be Japan's first gold-producing region [Miya...

The official history "Shoku Nihongi" records that in 749 (the 21st year of Tenpyo) during the Nara period, gold dust was presented to the Imperial Court from Mutsu Province. The source of this gold is believed to be Wakuya Town, Toda County, Miyagi Prefecture.

RyokoRyoko2025.11.28

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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[Train Trip in Kosaka Town: Part 1] Traveling on the tracks by railbike and trolley on the Blue Train...

The abandoned Kosaka Railway in northeastern Akita Prefecture remains largely intact along the Jukai Line (Akita Prefectural Route 2, Odate-Towada Lake Line), allowing visitors to experience the atmosphere of the past. From the former Odate Station to Kosaka...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2025.10.17

Tohoku Autumn Foliage Driving Map: Yamagata Edition: Recommended Driving Courses and Surrounding Area Tours...

In Yamagata Prefecture, autumn leaves have already begun to turn red around highland driving routes such as the Zao and Azuma mountain ranges, and are now at their peak. However, they will soon begin to descend into the countryside. In this article, we will introduce the best autumn leaves to see in November.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.10.30

Former Wakayanagi Station building

Experience driving a real train at the Kuriden Museum! [Miyagi Prefecture]

Kuriden Museum (Kurihara Rural Railway Park) is a railway theme park in Kurihara City, Miyagi Prefecture, that preserves passenger cars and electric locomotives from the former Kurihara Rural Railway in working order and opens them to the public.

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[Ryozen Town, Fukushima Prefecture] Full of nature! Play and learn at Ryozen Children's Village

Ryozen Children's Village is located at the foot of Mount Ryozen, a Fukushima Prefectural Natural Park. It is a place where children can play physically in a natural environment and experience art indoors.

natsukinatsuki2023.09.29

[Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture] Yamagata Prefecture's only inhabited remote island, Tobishima, is a place where you can relax with migratory birds and sunsets...

Tobishima, a small island floating in the Sea of ​​Japan, is located 39km northwest of Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture, and is the only inhabited remote island in Yamagata Prefecture. On a clear day, you can see Mount Chokai from the island...

ikokeikoke2023.09.20

Gassan Plateau

[Shonai Region, Yamagata Prefecture] Travel back in time during your summer vacation! Film locations and...

The film set in the Shonai region of Yamagata Prefecture is garnering attention for its resemblance to a period drama, making it feel like you've traveled back in time. Surrounded by nature, there are also nearby...

ikokeikoke2023.08.17

Nezumigaseki

[Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture] Camping and overnight dried squid making experience! The popular Nezumigaseki...

Nezumigaseki, where Matsuo Basho is said to have passed, is located in the southwest of Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture, on the border with Niigata Prefecture. When Yamagata Prefecture was called Oshu (Mutsu Province, Dewa Province), it was one of the three Oshu checkpoints, known as the Shirakawa Checkpoint.

ikokeikoke2023.08.14

[Akita Prefecture] 5 Recommended Beaches in Akita! The highlight is the view of the sunset over the Sea of ​​Japan!

Akita Prefecture, which stretches from north to south facing the Sea of ​​Japan, has many beaches. Some beaches have already opened for swimming as early as July 6th, and in 2023, all 15 beaches in the prefecture will be open for swimming.

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