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Inside the Inakadate station building turned into art by artist GOMA

[Aomori Prefecture] The station [ART STASION] is surrounded by the world of artist GOMA, and its exterior...

May 2020 (Reiwa 2). As the world is at the mercy of the coronavirus, art by artist GOMA is painted inside the Inakadate station building on the Konan Railway Konan Line...

sakusaku2023.02.14

[Aomori Prefecture] How cold is it in Aomori? Introducing cold weather measures for your winter trip to Aomori!

Speaking of snow, Tohoku! The amount of cold and snow in winter in Aomori is particularly different from other prefectures. Some people planning their first trip to Aomori may wonder, "How cold is Aomori?"

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2023.02.08

The charms of Morioka City, selected by the New York Times as the second most travel destination in the world, bringing you the charm of local...

On January 12th, 2023, Morioka City was chosen as the second place after London in the "52 places to visit in 2023," announced by the New York Times, and locals were surprised and happy...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2023.01.31

[Iwate Prefecture] 7 famous waters in Iwate Prefecture! Sweetfish and salmon swim upstream in the famous water that flows through the city!

Iwate Prefecture has the largest watershed in Tohoku and is home to the Kitakami River system, which is rich in water. Furthermore, there are many mountain forests that serve as water sources, making it an area rich in water resources. Morioka City, the prefectural capital, is particularly known for its "famous water sources.".

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2023.01.27

[Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture] Snow Lantern Festival | Let's go see the fantastic scenery unique to the snow country!

The Snow Lantern Festival in Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture, which has been decided to be held for the first time in three years, is a popular festival with many fans not only among local residents but also from within and outside the prefecture. The entire area is covered in a world of snow, and it's even snowing...

ikokeikoke2023.01.18

[Yamagata Prefecture] Recommended for winter outings! Yamagata Sound and Light Fantasia 2022

Currently, Yamagata Prefecture is holding a number of fantastic illumination events that suit winter scenery. Among them, "Yamagata Sound and Light Fantasia 2022" introduced this time is...

nakanaka2022.12.28

Asaka Canal

"Asaka Shui" is a major Meiji project that transformed the Asaka Shui field in Koriyama City into fertile ground [Fukushima Prefecture]

There is an irrigation canal that runs from Lake Inawashiro to Koriyama City. It is a canal that supplies water to Koriyama City by digging a tunnel through the mountains between Lake Inawashiro and Koriyama City. The Asaka Canal is a waterway that runs through the mountains between Lake Inawashiro and Koriyama City.

NORIJUNNORIJUN2022.12.23

Pure Land Garden at Mokoshiji Temple

[JR East Pass Trip: Part 2 of Day 2] Watching the remains of the soldiers' dreams, "Mokoshiji" and Sendai...

Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT [JR East Pass Journey: Day 2 Part 2] Intensive exploration of Hiraizumi! World Heritage Sites "Chusonji Temple" and "Konjikudo" https://jp.neft.asia/ar...

editorial staffeditorial staff2022.12.20

Mogami safflower

"Mogami safflower" certified as a Japanese heritage and Japanese agricultural heritage [Yamagata Prefecture]

"Benibana (saffolder)" has been cultivated since ancient times as a raw material for dyeing "beni" and "yellow". Also, the seeds contain fats and oils (safflower oil/benibanayu/saf...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2022.12.19

A tour of precious cultural assets that remain in Minami Aizu, the southern part of the Aizu region [Fukushima Prefecture]

Minamiaizu County, consisting of the towns of Shimogo, Minamiaizu, Tadami, and Hinoemata, is located in the southern part of the Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture, an area comparable to the size of Kanagawa Prefecture.

NORIJUNNORIJUN2022.12.15

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