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Head to the highest subway station in Japan and enjoy Sendai's two major theme parks!

This is a panoramic view of Sendai city. Where do you think the view is from? This is actually a subway station! The highest subway station in Japan! "Yagiyama Zoological Park Station" In Sendai, there are many subways that cross the road...

Chimon2018.03.20

Yonezawa Tsumugi

A textile born from the charm of nature! Try wearing Yonezawa Tsumugi! [Yamagata Prefecture]

Have you heard of the fabric called "Yonezawa Tsumugi"? Yonezawa Tsumugi, also known as "Safflower Tsumugi" or "Okitama Tsumugi," is a popular tsumugi fabric for people of all ages and genders. It is made using only natural dyes, including safflower, to create vibrant colors...

Chimon2018.03.09

[Fukushima Prefecture] If you want to meet aliens, head to Fukushima! Iino Town is famous for its UFOs 

Have you ever seen a UFO? I have only seen one. But I have never encountered an alien. So I visited Iino-cho, Fukushima City (formerly Iino-cho, Date County). UFO...

HazukiHazuki2017.12.24

Studio Sedic Shonai Open Set

[Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture] Studio Sedic Shonai Open Set is the setting for the film "Rurouni Kenshin"...

At Studio Sedic Shonai Open Set, you can see the actual sets that have been used for filming. This open set has been used for a variety of filmings, including period dramas, such as "Yusha Yoshihi"...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.12.22

Ogal Shiwa

Enjoy the charm of Iwate at Ogal Shiwa!

Shiwa Town, located south of Morioka City in the center of Iwate, is now expanding as a town undergoing sustainable development. The project is called the Ogal Project. The urban development project in front of JR Shiwa Chuo Station...

Chimon2017.12.21

Esashi Fujiwara Village "Main Gate of the Government Office"

Esashi Fujiwara Village is a famous filming location for historical dramas! See, touch, and experience the beauty of the Heian period...

Located in the Esashi district of Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture, Esashi Fujiwara no Sato is a historical park that focuses on the rise and fall of the Oshu Fujiwara clan during the Heian period. It was the setting for the NHK historical drama "Honoo Tatsu" that aired in 1993.

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.06.18

Castle tower natural park 1

[Miyagi] Akiu's nature and culture come together! Relax your body and mind at Tenshukaku Nature Park!

Akiu is known as Sendai's hot spring resort. The charm of Akiu is that you can enjoy beautiful scenery throughout the seasons. While the natural scenery of Rairaikyo Gorge and Akiu Otaki Falls is wonderful, if you're lucky enough to visit...

Chimon2017.06.01

Onagawa Station

It's no longer just a matter of restoration!? The restoration in front of Onagawa Station is incredible

Six years have passed since the disaster. Onagawa Town in Miyagi Prefecture has developed into a rich and beautiful tourist destination. We want people to experience the charm of the town itself, rather than just seeing it as a disaster area tour. This desire is what is creating a new Onagawa...

Chimon2017.05.31

Hanamaki City's "Kenji Miyazawa Fairy Tale Village" is a fun learning facility where you can enjoy the world of Kenji's stories...

Hanamaki City in Iwate Prefecture is famous as the birthplace of Miyazawa Kenji, a writer still beloved by many people of all ages. There are many spots in Hanamaki where you can fully enjoy the charm of Miyazawa Kenji...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.04.19

[Aomori] 3 nearby tourist spots you should visit when you visit Hirosaki Castle!

Hirosaki Castle was built during the Edo period and served as the residence of the Tsugaru clan of Hirosaki Domain, with a fief of 47,000 koku, and flourished as the political and economic center of the Tsugaru region. The castle remains beautifully preserved to this day and is designated as a nationally important cultural property...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.04.13

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