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Tono hometown village

You can meet the original scenery of Japanese people! There are many attractions in Tono, Iwate Prefecture.

Tono city, about an hour's train ride from Shinkamaki Station, has many folk tales and legends. There are many stunning spots, such as old Japanese-style buildings and rivers where kappa are said to have lived...

HarumakiHarumaki2018.03.15

[Iwate] Feel nostalgic. Take a retro stroll around Morioka Station to the Meiji era...

Morioka Station, the center of Iwate Prefecture, once flourished as a castle town of the Nanbu Domain. Even today, there are still historical buildings and the scenery of old townhouses built in the Meiji period, so take a walk...

HarumakiHarumaki2018.01.04

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Autumn tourist season! Can you climb a mountain temple even if you lack exercise? ?

Hojusan Tateishiji is a Tendai sect temple located in Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture. This is a scenic spot that is famous nationwide as a mountain temple. The spectacular views from there and the many temples known as power spots, are all in life...

Chimon2017.10.29

[Semboku City, Akita Prefecture] Dakigaeri Valley is a scenic spot representing Akita! I can't hug you back...

Akita has a place where the pure, blue, clear water surface and the majestic nature of the mountains reflected on it will captivate those who see it. The tourist attraction only a few people know is "Dakigaeri Valley..."

sugarsugar2017.10.02

Oyu ring stones are stone circles from the Jomon period of Japan! ? [Akita Prefecture]

Although it is not well known, there are stone circles in Japan as well. Oyu ring stones located in Towada Oyu, Kakunodate City, Akita Prefecture are one of Japan's largest stone circles, made in the late Jomon period...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.08.09

[Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] Morioka Handicraft Village is a gathering of top craftsmen! Making traditional crafts...

Top-class craftsmen create traditional crafts. Morioka Handicraft Village has over 14 workshops. There, Morioka's ancient local specialties are alive and well. ...

sugarsugar2017.07.06

A famous spot 5 minutes walk from Akita Station! Historic Park《Chishu Park》

After walking for about five minutes after exiting the west exit of Akita Station, you will notice a large park blended into stores and buildings. Lotus flowers bloom in the large moat during the season, and many fish swim in the pond. ...

akoako2017.06.16

Kappa Falls (Tono City, Iwate Prefecture)

Tono's yokai spot "Kappa Pond" - get a kappa capture permit and go kappa fishing!

Since the publication of "The Tales of Tono" by Kunio Yanagita, the founder of Japanese folklore studies, Tono City in Iwate Prefecture has become famous as one of Japan's leading "hometowns of yokai."

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.06.09

[Akita] Enjoy flowers, historical sites, and hot springs at the same time! Yurihonjo City Historic Site “Honjo Park”

Honjo Park, located in Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture, is known as a famous spot where cherry blossoms and azaleas are the most famous Japanese spring flowers blooming in full bloom. In mid-April, cherry blossom viewing stalls lined up, and nearby residents...

akoako2017.05.24

[Morioka, Iwate Prefecture] Let's go to Morioka Castle Ruins Park by Denden Mushi! A solid stone with a history...

A famous spot in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, is Morioka Castle Ruins. While feeling the remnants of the castle that is no longer in the future, the viewing of the stone walls that still stand out gives you a sense of emotion and eternal beauty. This time, we will talk about Morioka...

sugarsugar2017.05.21

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