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A mother polar bear and cub wading in a shallow Arctic pool near rocky terrain.

Introducing the highlights of Oga Aquarium GAO! From the much-talked-about polar bears to popular exhibits, and more...

Oga Aquarium GAO ​​is a popular aquarium located on the coast of the Oga Peninsula, where visitors can enjoy views of the Sea of ​​Japan while seeing fish up close and interacting with seals and sea lions. Last December 4th...

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Close-up of a white fluffy dog ​​with a pink tongue hanging out, smiling at the camera on a neutral background.

Go meet the big, fluffy Akita dogs! [Akita Prefecture, Odate City, Akita City, and other locations]

The Akita Inu, with its large body, round eyes, and curled tail, is a popular Japanese dog breed, alongside the Shiba Inu. It is designated as a Special Natural Monument in Japan...

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Open grassy field with small white flowers and a line of low wooden buildings with metal roofs in the distance under a blue sky with fluffy clouds.

A new landmark in Morioka! A relaxing spot has opened in the heart of the city: "Morioka Central Park Viva Terrace," a group...

The area along the south bank of the Shizukuishi River in Morioka City is called the "Seinan district," and it is a newly developed residential area lined with large shopping centers and roadside stores. Along the Shizukuishi River...

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Yellow soft-serve ice cream cone held up outdoors on a sunny day, with a blurred parking lot background.

Delicious soft-serve ice cream at a roadside station in northern inland Akita! Fruit, vegetable, and egg flavors... upside down...

The northern inland region of Akita Prefecture is known for its particularly heavy snowfall in winter, but from spring to autumn, it's a pleasant area for mountain drives. Each roadside station in this region offers local specialties...

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Modern glass-front shopping building with a gray upper block and a red heart logo, busy street in front with cars and pedestrians under a blue sky.

"monaka" in Sakana-machi, Morioka City, celebrates its 2nd anniversary! A gourmet food review featuring popular tenant restaurants...

Monaka, a multi-purpose commercial complex that opened on July 11, 2024, at the entrance to the Sakana-machi shopping street in Morioka City, is already celebrating its second anniversary. The gourmet-related shops introduced at the time of its opening are...

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The sea of ​​Onahama

Did they skip both Aquamarine and Marine Tower? A family's fun visit to Onahama, Iwaki City...

As I wrote in my previous article, I visited Iwaki City with my family during the Golden Week holidays in May 2026. We spent the first day at Spa Resort Hawaiians, and the second day...

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Entrance to the Iwaki City Coal and Fossil Museum Horuru

Is it suitable for families with children? Visiting the Iwaki City Coal and Fossil Museum and Iwaki Yumoto Onsen...

In early May 2026, my family and I visited Iwaki City in Fukushima Prefecture. This article details our visits to the "Iwaki Coal and Fossil Museum Horuru" and "Iwaki Yumoto Onsen" during our stay...

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Rocky landscape with large boulders and pine trees under a blue sky; an informational sign in the foreground.

A power spot with giant mushroom-shaped rocks! Introducing Jōdomatsu Park [Kōriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture]

Jōdomatsu Park is nestled in the mountains of Ōse-machi, Kōriyama City. With its open spaces and playground equipment for children, it looks like an ordinary park at first glance, but the information boards scattered throughout the park reveal something unexpected...

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Vanilla soft-serve ice cream in a cup, topped with a large sheet of seaweed and a wooden spoon nearby on a wooden table.

Yuzu and amazake... Lord's Soft Serve! Top 5 Popular Soft Serve Ice Creams at Roadside Stations in the Hamadori Region! [Fukushima Prefecture]

The Pacific coastal region of Fukushima Prefecture, known as "Hamadori," suffered devastating damage from the tsunami, but 15 years later, considerable progress has been made in its recovery. National Route 6, which runs north-south through Hamadori, now has new...

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Nighttime city canal with a lit traditional building in the center, reflections on the water, flanked by tall apartment blocks.

Hot springs, two buffet meals, and all-you-can-drink during dinner included! Accommodation at 'Itoen Hotel Iizaka Kanaya'...

The Itoen Hotel Iizaka Kanouya in Iizaka Onsen offers a package that includes one night's accommodation with two meals, and unlimited alcoholic beverages during dinner, although the price varies depending on the time of year and plan.

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