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Panoramic view of Ouchi-juku

I traveled back in time to the Edo period at Ouchi-juku! [Fukushima Prefecture]

To the south of the Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture, there is a post town that has been around since the Edo period. Even today, in the 2000s, this post town, lined with thatched roof houses, seems to have stopped at the time...

Chimon2018.04.18

Motsuji Temple Oizumi Pond

[Hiraizumi Town, Iwate Prefecture] A trip to experience the Pure Land culture left behind by the Oshu Fujiwara clan! Eating at Yumenokaze...

Chusonji Kinjido has long been a cultural asset in Hiraizumi, Iwate Prefecture. However, in recent years, Mokoshiji Garden has been registered as a World Heritage Site, and as a course touring Hiraizumi Ancient Temple, Mokoshiji Temple is also included in addition to Chusonji Temple...

sugarsugar2018.04.11

station cafe

Full of retro charm! I went to Nanakamachi Street, a little-known sightseeing course in Aizu!

When you say you went sightseeing in Aizu, you will often find attention to Tsuruga Castle and Nisshinkan, but you should not forget Nanakamachi Street, which is just a little off the city. Here you can find traditional Aizu restaurants...

Chimon2018.04.10

Kokeshi dolls at Sakunami Onsen

Whisky naturally in the hot springs! The unknown charm of "Sakunami Onsen," a backroom tatami room in Sendai! [...

Sakunami Onsen is a place where you can arrive in about 40 minutes from the city center of Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. Surrounded by majestic mountains, Sakunami Onsen is not only hot springs, but also beautiful nature and the most representative whiskey of Japan...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2018.03.21

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

Kaizando

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

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