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[Fukushima] A wonderland with caves, waterfalls, and of course, divine blessings!.

Nakano Fudoson, affectionately known locally as "Nakano's Fudo-sama," is a shrine that is crowded with people for New Year's visits, New Year's festivals, and fireworks displays, but for some reason, it is not well known among people outside the prefecture. Highlights...

HazukiHazuki2017.05.12

[Fukushima] Take a trip back in time. On a nice day, head to Fukushima Minkaen!

Fukushima Minkaen is located within Fukushima Prefectural Azuma General Athletic Park. The name "Minkaen" may be a little confusing, but it features traditional Japanese houses and other structures from the mid-Edo to mid-Meiji periods.

HazukiHazuki2017.05.08

[Fukushima] You never walk through the same place from the moment you enter until the moment you leave? A mysterious building...

Have you heard of "Sazaedo"? It's not a seafood izakaya. It's the common name for a three-story Buddhist temple with a unique architecture that was built in several places from Kanto to Tohoku during the Edo period. It was the first temple in Japan...

HazukiHazuki2017.04.14

4 popular spots in Aomori, the northernmost prefecture of Honshu!

Aomori Prefecture is the northernmost prefecture on Honshu, blessed with mountains and the sea, and has been gaining attention with the opening of the Tohoku Shinkansen. In this article, we'll introduce some of Aomori's most popular tourist destinations.

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.04.04

Approach to Mount Teikyo

Speaking of Sendai! The locals love the triangular deep-fried tofu and Mount Teikyo [Miyagi Prefecture]

Miyagi Prefecture has a wide selection of delicious prepared foods, such as sasakama (rice crackers) and beef tongue, but they make a rather cliched souvenir. If you're looking for something a little more unique, try Teikyo Mountain's "Teikyo...".

Chimon2017.02.08

Takato soba (green onion soba) from Ouchijuku

[Minamiaizu, Fukushima Prefecture] Enjoy Takato Soba in Ouchijuku!

Ouchi-juku is one of Fukushima Prefecture's top two tourist spots! Its charm lies in its scenery that has remained unchanged since ancient times. The retro atmosphere will make you feel as if you've traveled back in time to the Edo period...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.01.13

Recommended for improving your luck! A trip to visit power spots in Iwate Prefecture!

Power spots, where simply visiting can improve your luck, have become very popular recently! This time, we've compiled a list of power spots in Iwate Prefecture! If you're struggling with something or looking for a fresh start, this is a must-see...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.12.28

Yamadera

Enjoy Risshakuji Temple (Yamadera), one of Yamagata's most popular tourist spots, to the fullest!

Yamadera, commonly known as "Yamadera" in Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture, is one of the prefecture's most popular tourist spots. You can climb stone steps to reach Risshakuji Temple at the top. The view you see once you reach the top is truly spectacular! It's a place that attracts a constant stream of tourists...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.11.30

Tono Furusato Village

[Iwate] Tono Furusato Village: Experience the Maburito and Mountain Village Life

Tono Furusato Village in Iwate Prefecture is a facility that recreates the traditional lifestyle of Tono, where you can participate in a variety of hands-on programs. By actually doing farm work and other activities, you can experience life in the mountains...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.10.14

Senshu Park

Senshu Park, Akita City's best cherry blossom viewing spot

A park developed on the site of Kubota Castle, the former residence of the Satake clan. Senshu Park in Akita City, Akita Prefecture, is the site of Kubota Castle, the former residence of the Satake clan, feudal lords of the Akita domain. It was designed by Nagaoka Yasuhei and developed as a park in 1896...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.10.05

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