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Nezumigaseki, one of the three ancient barriers of Oshu, crossed by Minamoto no Yoshitsune and Matsuo Basho (Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture)

Nezugaseki (also known as Nenjugaseki or Nezugaseki) was a crossing point between the Tohoku region (Emishi), which the Yamato court had not yet controlled, and the Kanto and Hokuriku regions, during the Ritsuryo period (Asuka to Heian periods).

NORIJUNNORIJUN2023.03.08

The gorgeous Noheji Gion Festival and Noheji, a port of call for Kitamaebune ships (Aomori Prefecture)

Noheji Town in Aomori Prefecture is a port town located at the base of the Shimokita Peninsula, at the very innermost part of Mutsu Bay, between the Tsugaru and Shimokita Peninsulas. "Noheji" comes from the Ainu language, meaning "nuppet" (river flowing through a field).

NORIJUNNORIJUN2023.03.06

Doll's Festival

Yamagata is awash with Hina dolls! From ancient Hina dolls to Kyoto Hina dolls and hanging Hina dolls from all over Yamagata...

March is the month of the Doll Festival in Japan, an annual festival to pray for the healthy growth of girls. In Yamagata Prefecture, dolls are displayed for a month, from around March 3rd on the modern calendar until April 3rd on the lunar calendar...

ikokeikoke2023.02.23

[Akita Prefecture] Four Famous Springs in Akita Prefecture and the Araya Springs in Akita City! Delicious rice and local sake...

Akita Prefecture is known for its delicious rice and sake, but delicious spring water springs up all over the prefecture. The prefecture is surrounded on three sides by the Shirakami-Sanchi World Heritage Site in the north and the Wagayama Mountains, which form part of the Ou Mountains in the east.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2023.02.22

[Aomori Prefecture] 8 Famous Springs in Aomori Prefecture! A treasure trove of refreshing spring water nurtured by the blue forests!

Aomori Prefecture is home to many historic springs, many of which are beloved by local residents for their drinking water. In the Tsugaru region in particular, spring water is called "shitsuko" (clear water) in the Tsugaru dialect.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2023.02.20

[Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture] Starbucks Coffee Hirosaki Koenmae store exudes a Taisho era...

There are stylish Starbucks stores all over Japan, but Hirosaki City in Aomori Prefecture is also home to the quaint, Showa-era retro Starbucks Coffee Hirosaki Koenmae store. Located in Hirosaki Park, famous for its cherry blossoms...

sakusaku2023.02.16

The interior of Inakadate Station has been transformed into art by artist GOMA

[Aomori Prefecture] A train station immersed in the world of artist GOMA [ART STASION]...

May 2020. While the world was at the mercy of the coronavirus, an artwork by artist GOMA was painted inside Inakadate Station on the Konan Railway Konan Line...

sakusaku2023.02.14

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

The equestrian statue of Date Masamune is a symbol of Sendai, having watched over the City of Trees from Mount Aoba for many years. It was severely damaged in the March 2022 earthquake that measured a seismic intensity of 6+ in Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures.

Editorial staffEditorial staff2023.02.10

[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

A local introduces the charms of Morioka City, which was chosen as the second most popular travel destination in the world by the New York Times...

On January 12, 2023, the New York Times announced that Morioka City was ranked second in its list of "52 Places to Visit in 2023," just behind London, causing a wave of surprise and delight among local residents.

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