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The National Astronomical Observatory Mizusawa Campus was the first in Japan to connect with space [Iwate Prefecture]

The National Astronomical Observatory Mizusawa Campus, although its name seems to be a university, is an observatory station at the National Astronomical Observatory. The predecessor was the oldest "latitude observation" of the National Astronomical Observatory, which opened in 1899 (Meiji 32)...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2022.07.25

[Part 2] A day trip to Yamagata city, a sightseeing trip with a 2-5km radius from Yamagata Station on the Senzan Line [Yamagata...

Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT [Part 1] Day Trip in Yamagata City | A sightseeing 2-5km radius from Yamagata Station on the Senzan Line [Yamagata Prefecture] https://jp.neft.asia/arc...

editorial staffeditorial staff2022.07.22

[Yamagata Prefecture] It’s summer! It's a festival! Hanagasa returns | The long-awaited Hanagasa Festival 202...

Each of the six Tohoku prefectures has its historic summer festivals. In hoping for the reconstruction and reconstruction of the Great East Japan Earthquake that occurred in 2011, the "Tohoku Rokusatsu Festival" will be held in each of the six Tohoku prefectures (Aomori/Nebuta Festival, autumn...

ikokeikoke2022.07.21

[Soma City, Fukushima Prefecture] A brave festival where cavalry warriors compete. With a history of over 1000 years...

In the Soma region of Fukushima Prefecture, there is a brave festival where cavalry warriors dressed in armor called "Soma no Maoi," which is said to have a history of over 1,000 years...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2022.07.20

Nanbu Bevelers are the unique residence of the Nanbu Domain, who was well aware of the importance of horses [Iwate Prefecture]

The "Curly House" is an ingenious and human home built to create stables inside the house and live together. Northern Kanto, especially Iwate Prefecture, has a unique curve called "Nanbu Curler" during the Edo period...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2022.06.26

Maezawa Koya Village, a Japanese original landscape that remains with many traditional "masters" [Minamiaizu Town, Fukushima Prefecture]

In Minamiaizu Town, Fukushima Prefecture, there are many traditional farmers called Magaraya, with thatched roofs and L-shaped main buildings, and among them, 13 congregants gather in Maezawa Village...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2022.06.23

Sukagawa City, Fukushima Prefecture, is a sister city partner with Ultraman's hometown, "M78 Nebula."

Which city in Japan is in a sister city partnership with Ultraman's hometown, "M78 Nebula: Land of Light." Of course, if you're a fan of Ultraman, you know. ...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2022.06.20

[Kitakata, Fukushima Prefecture] Kitakata, where the water is delicious, not only has ramen but also a lot of delicious sake...

Delicious water and delicious sake Introducing Kitakata's sake breweries [Yoshinokawa Sake Brewery] A typical pure rice sake is made from all of Gohyumangoku rice from Kitakata. It has a nice balance with the sweet and sour taste and is easy to eat...

ikokeikoke2022.06.11

[Part 1] Day trip to Yamagata city | A sightseeing 2-5km radius from Yamagata station on the Senzan Line [Yamagata...

I suddenly decided to go on a solo day trip to Yamagata using the Senzan Line. The reason is simple. I've been getting older and older, and these days I've always been going to Yamagata and I'm sure that's good too...

editorial staffeditorial staff2022.06.04

[Iwate Prefecture] Let's make a pilgrimage to the spots that appear in the anime "Haikyu!!"!

Haikyu!! has been made into an anime and is still a huge fan. If you fall in love with it, it's a must-have to take a pilgrimage to the place you've modeled on. So, in this article, we will introduce Haikyu!!'s...

HiroyukiOkaHiroyukiOka2022.05.31

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