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"Negaseki" is one of the three ancient Oshu sekies that surpasses Minamoto Yoshitsune and Matsuo Basho [Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture]

The Nezugaseki (Pretty Jogaseki, Pretty Jogaseki/Nezugaseki) was a region controlled by the Tohoku region (Ezo/Emishi), which was not yet controlled by the Yamato Imperial Court during the Ritsuryo political period (Asuka period to Heian period), and the area of ​​control (Kanto Hokuriku...

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[Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture] Starbucks Coffee Hirosaki Koen-mae store where you can feel the Taisho romance...

There are stylish Starbucks stores all over the country, but there is also a quaint, Showa-era retro "Starbucks Coffee Hirosaki Koenmae Store" in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture. Hirosaki Park is famous for its cherry blossoms...

sakusaku2023.02.16

[Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture] Restoration of the damaged Date Masamune equestrian statue is scheduled to be completed in late March

The statue of Date Masamune's horse majesty is a symbol of Sendai, which has been watching over the capital of the forest for many years from Mt. Aoba. In March 2022, the earthquake was damaged by a magnitude 6 earthquake observed in Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures, causing serious damage...

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[Yamagata Prefecture] Recommended for winter outings! Yamagata Sound and Light Fantasia 2022

Currently, Yamagata Prefecture is holding a number of fantastic illumination events that suit winter scenery. Among them, "Yamagata Sound and Light Fantasia 2022" introduced this time is...

nakanaka2022.12.28

Pure Land Garden at Mokoshiji Temple

[JR East Pass Trip: Part 2 of Day 2] Watching the remains of the soldiers' dreams, "Mokoshiji" and Sendai...

Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT [JR East Pass Journey: Day 2 Part 2] Intensive exploration of Hiraizumi! World Heritage Sites "Chusonji Temple" and "Konjikudo" https://jp.neft.asia/ar...

editorial staffeditorial staff2022.12.20

Mogami safflower

"Mogami safflower" certified as a Japanese heritage and Japanese agricultural heritage [Yamagata Prefecture]

"Benibana (saffolder)" has been cultivated since ancient times as a raw material for dyeing "beni" and "yellow". Also, the seeds contain fats and oils (safflower oil/benibanayu/saf...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2022.12.19

Chusonji Temple Information Board

[JR East Pass Trip: Day 2 Part 2] Intensive exploration of Hiraizumi! World Heritage Sites "Chusonji Temple" and "...

Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT [JR East Pass Trip: Day 2 Part 1] I'm already back at Iwate. Our goal is Hiraizumi, a town of history! https://jp.neft.asia/...

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[Yamagata Prefecture] A blissful moment, a recommended hideaway cafe surrounded by nature (Murayama,...

There are many wonderful cafes in Yamagata Prefecture, but this time we will introduce some of the best hidden cafes where you can spend a quiet time in a place surrounded by nature. [Murayama area] Orai...

nakanaka2022.12.06

Takahata Town's Urawari Ishiki Garden is a mysterious space that feels like a different world! [Yamagata Prefecture]

Have you heard of Uwariishi Garden Park, surrounded by vertically steep rock faces, and an unrealistic view that makes you feel like you've wandered into the world of games? This time we'll be in Mahoroba no Sato, Takahata Town, Yamagata Prefecture...

nakanaka2022.11.30

[Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture] Japan's three largest Hase Kannon statues are here! Red full of blessings...

Located in the southern part of Akita Prefecture's Sea of ​​Japan's Seaside Hase Kannon is home to the three most famous Hase Kannon in Japan. The three most famous Hase Kannon in Japan are Haseda Temple in Sakurai City, Nara, Haseda Temple in Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture, and Haseda Temple in Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture...

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