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Motsuji Temple Oizumi Pond

[Hiraizumi Town, Iwate Prefecture] A journey to experience the Pure Land culture left behind by the Oshu Fujiwara clan! Enjoy a meal at "Yume no Kaze"...

The Golden Hall of Chusonji Temple has long been famous as a cultural asset in Hiraizumi, Iwate Prefecture. However, in recent years, the Motsuji Garden has been registered as a World Heritage Site, and Motsuji Temple has become included in tours of Hiraizumi's ancient temples...

sugarsugar2018.04.11

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.

Located about an hour by train from Shin-Hanamaki Station, Tono City is home to numerous folk tales and legends. There are many charming spots, including old-fashioned houses and a river where kappa are said to have lived.

HarumakiHarumaki2018.03.15

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 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

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