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[Semboku City, Akita Prefecture] Dakigaeri Valley is one of Akita's most scenic spots!.

There is a place in Akita that mesmerizes visitors with its clear, blue water and the magnificent natural scenery of the mountains reflected in it. Dakigaeri Valley is a little-known tourist spot...

sugarsugar2017.10.02

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

[Fukushima] There are caves, waterfalls, and of course you can expect good fortune ♪ Wonder World...

Nakano Fudoson is popular among the locals as "Nakano's Fudo-sama." Many people are busy with first visits to shrines, year-end festivals, and fireworks displays, but for some reason it is not well known to people outside the prefecture. Where do you see...

HazukiiHazukii2017.05.12

[Fukushima] Do you not go through the same place from the time you enter until the time you leave? A mysterious building...

Do you know "Sazaedo"? It's not a seafood pub. It is the nickname for a specially-architectured three-storey Buddhist hall that was built in several locations from Kanto to Tohoku during the Edo period. Japan's first...

HazukiiHazukii2017.04.14

Seikizan Sando

Speaking of Sendai! The locals also love triangular aburaage and the definition mountain [Miyagi Prefecture]

Miyagi Prefecture's prepared dishes, such as sasa kama and beef tongue, are also delicious, but I have to say that they are a good souvenir. If you want to give something a little unusual, then you can find the "Design" of Demiyama...

Chimon2017.02.08

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

A power spot that will boost your luck just by visiting. It's been so popular these days! This time we've gathered some power spots in Iwate Prefecture! A must-see for those who are worried about something or want to get a fresh start...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.12.28

mountain temple

Let's fully enjoy Tateishokuji Temple (Yamadera), one of Yamagata's leading sightseeing spots!

Commonly known as "Yamaji" in Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture, is one of the prefecture's most famous tourist spots. You will climb the stone steps to Tateishiji Temple, which is at the top. After climbing, the view is truly spectacular! Tourists come constantly afterwards...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.11.30

Uesugi Shrine

[Yamagata] Uesugi Shrine, which enshrines Sengoku Daimyo Uesugi Kenshin

Uesugi Shrine is one of the most popular tourist spots in Yamagata Prefecture. It is a 10-minute bus ride from JR Yonezawa Station, and a 5-minute walk from Uesugi Shrine. In 1887, Sengoku Daimyo Uesugi...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.10.05

Motsuji Temple (entrance)

Mokoshiji Temple, the world heritage site with Japan's oldest garden, the Jodo Garden [Iwate Prefecture]

Motsuuji Temple, located in Hiraizumi Town, Iwate Prefecture, is a Tendai sect temple with its main image of Yakushi Nyorai statue, and is said to have been founded in 850 by Jikaku Daishi Ennin. ...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.10.05

Entsuin garden

[Matsushima Town, Miyagi Prefecture] Entsu-in, a moss temple in Miyagi with a beautiful garden created by Enshu Kobori

Temples associated with the Date family in Matsushima Endoin, located in Matsushima Town, Miyagi Prefecture, is the family temple of Date Mitsumune, the grandson of Date Masamune, and its main image is Holy Kannon Bodhisattva. Omotesando, Zuiganji Temple, a temple revived by Date Masamune...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.10.04

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