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"Negaseki" is one of the three ancient Oshu sekies that surpasses Minamoto Yoshitsune and Matsuo Basho [Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture]

The Nezugaseki (Pretty Jogaseki, Pretty Jogaseki/Nezugaseki) was a region controlled by the Tohoku region (Ezo/Emishi), which was not yet controlled by the Yamato Imperial Court during the Ritsuryo political period (Asuka period to Heian period), and the area of ​​control (Kanto Hokuriku...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2023.03.08

The gorgeous "Noheji Gion Festival" and Kitamae Ship port call "Noheji" [Aomori Prefecture]

Noheji Town, Aomori Prefecture, is a port town located at the base of the Shimokita Peninsula, at the farthest of Mutsu Bay, between the Tsugaru Peninsula and the Shimokita Peninsula. "Noheji" is the Ainu word "Nuppeh (a river flowing through the field)"...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2023.03.06

Doll's Festival

Yamagata is dyed with Hina! We offer Hina dolls from all over Yamagata, from ancient Hina to Kyoto Hina and hanging Hina...

Speaking of March, Hinamatsuri is an annual festival event in Japan that prays for the healthy growth of women. In Yamagata Prefecture, Hina decorations will be made for one month, beginning on the lunar calendar (April 3)...

ikokeikoke2023.02.23

[Akita Prefecture] 4 famous waters in Akita Prefecture and the Arayawakusui group in Akita City! Delicious rice and local sake...

Akita Prefecture is known for its delicious rice and alcohol, and delicious water is gushing everywhere in the prefecture. Mt. Waga is a landmark of the Shirakami Mountains, a World Heritage Site in the north, and Mt. Waga is located in the Ou Mountains to the east, along three sides of the prefecture...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2023.02.22

[Aomori Prefecture] 8 famous waters in Aomori Prefecture! A treasure trove of refreshing spring water nurtured by the blue forest!

Aomori Prefecture has many long-standing, venerable spring water, and many of them are loved by local residents for drinking. In the Tsugaru region, especially in the Tsugaru region, spring water is called "shitsuko" in Tsugaru dialect...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2023.02.20

[Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture] Starbucks Coffee Hirosaki Koen-mae store where you can feel the Taisho romance...

There are stylish Starbucks stores all over the country, but there is also a quaint, Showa-era retro "Starbucks Coffee Hirosaki Koenmae Store" in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture. Hirosaki Park is famous for its cherry blossoms...

sakusaku2023.02.16

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

[Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture] Restoration of the damaged Date Masamune equestrian statue is scheduled to be completed in late March

The statue of Date Masamune's horse majesty is a symbol of Sendai, which has been watching over the capital of the forest for many years from Mt. Aoba. In March 2022, the earthquake was damaged by a magnitude 6 earthquake observed in Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures, causing serious damage...

editorial staffeditorial staff2023.02.10

[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

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