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Experience dairy farming at Zao Heartland Farm [Zao Town, Miyagi Prefecture]

Zao Heartland Farm is a vast ranch located in Zao Town, Miyagi Prefecture. Guests can interact with cows, sheep, goats, and other animals and spend a relaxing time surrounded by nature.

natsukinatsuki2023.06.26

Nagai Dam

[Yamagata Prefecture] Enjoy summer at the dam lake! Nagai City's "Nagai Dam Lake" is full of attractions

Nagai City, Yamagata Prefecture, is home to two dams. They play important roles, providing electricity (power plants) essential to the daily lives of local residents and regulating floods caused by heavy rain. The dam lakes are a treasure trove of nature, and are a popular spot for picking wild vegetables nearby.

ikokeikoke2023.06.23

[Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] Have fun at a zoo surrounded by nature! Morioka City Zoological Park ZOOMO (Zoo...

Since its opening in 1989, Morioka Zoological Park has been a popular place for Morioka residents to interact with animals. Located in the hills on the outskirts of Morioka City, it is adjacent to Iwayama Park and Iwayama Parkland.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2023.06.19

Yonezawa Station, Yamagata Prefecture

[Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture] A natural hot spring right in front of the glamping site! The region's first sand bath...

Yamagata Prefecture is known as a hot spring powerhouse. It is said that every city, town, and village has its own hot spring facility. Among them, Yonezawa City has not only a popular hidden hot spring, but also a hot spring where you can take a day trip to bathe, and a sand bath, which is rare in the Tohoku region...

ikokeikoke2023.06.06

[Southern Tohoku] A must-try for fruit lovers! Strawberries, peaches, and cherries...

Southern Tohoku, led by Yamagata Prefecture, known as the "cherry prefecture," is a wonderful place for fruit lovers, where fruit can be harvested all year round. Fruit picking with family, lovers, or friends is fun, but...

SatomioriSatomiori2023.05.15

[Date City, Fukushima Prefecture] A journey around the sacred mountain power spot, Reizan Town, Date City

Ryozen-machi, Date City, located in northern Fukushima Prefecture, is a town famous as a power spot. It's home to the sacred mountain and Ryozen Shrine, which have long been a place of deep religious faith, as well as the traditional Ryozen Taiko drumming...

natsukinatsuki2023.05.02

Lavender at Misato Town Lavender Garden

[Misato Town, Akita Prefecture] A purple landscape found in Akita! Misato Town Lavender Garden is a soothing...

When you think of majestic lavender fields, many people think of Furano in Hokkaido. However, you can also see a spectacular purple carpet in Misato Town, Akita Prefecture, that is just as impressive as Hokkaido's.

ikokeikoke2023.05.01

Aomori Gyosai Center is the originator of Aomori's famous Nokkedon! Let's head out into the vast ocean of ingredients!

Have you ever seen or heard of Aomori's "Nokkedon" on TV, in magazines, or on social media? Since I came to Aomori this time, I tried "Nokkedon" for the first time in my life...

Editorial staffEditorial staff2023.03.31

[Soma City, Fukushima Prefecture] Enjoy spring! Enjoy strawberry picking at Wada Kanko Strawberry Farm

What kind of city is Soma City, home to strawberries grown in a warm climate? Soma City, home to Wada Kanko Strawberry Farm, is located in the northern part of the Hamadori region of Fukushima Prefecture, facing the Pacific Ocean. During the Edo period, it was the castle town of the Soma domain...

natsukinatsuki2023.03.03

[Aomori Prefecture] How cold is it in Aomori? Here are some tips to protect yourself from the cold during your winter trip to Aomori!

Speaking of snow, Tohoku is the place to be! Aomori's winter cold and snowfall are particularly different from other prefectures. If you're planning your first trip to Aomori, you might be wondering, "How cold is it in Aomori?".

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2023.02.08

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