Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT
This site is an online media that delivers all sorts of trivia about the six Tohoku prefectures, from sightseeing and gourmet spots to local customs, history, and more
Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT
  • Home
  • What day is it today? Tohoku edition
    • What day is it today in January? | Tohoku Edition
    • What day is it today in February? | Tohoku Edition
    • What day is it today in March? | Tohoku Edition
    • What day is it today in April? | Tohoku Edition
    • What day is it today in May? | Tohoku Edition
    • What day is it today in June? | Tohoku Edition
    • What day is it today in July? | Tohoku Edition
    • What day is it today in August? | Tohoku Edition
    • What day is it today in September? | Tohoku Edition
    • What day is it today in October? | Tohoku Edition
    • What day is it today in November? | Tohoku Edition
    • What day is it today in December? | Tohoku Edition
  • Search articles by prefecture
    • Aomori Prefecture
    • Iwate Prefecture
    • Akita Prefecture
    • Miyagi Prefecture
    • Yamagata Prefecture
    • Fukushima Prefecture
  • Search articles by category
  • Top 30 Access Rankings
  • Japanese

Leisure facilities

  • HOME
  • Home
  • Tourist destinations in Tohoku
  • facility
  • Leisure facilities

[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

4 popular spots in Aomori, the northernmost prefecture of Honshu!

Aomori Prefecture is the northernmost prefecture on Honshu, blessed with mountains and the sea, and has been gaining attention with the opening of the Tohoku Shinkansen. In this article, we'll introduce some of Aomori's most popular tourist destinations.

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.04.04

We asked about the appeal of Akiu Village, Akiu's new tourist facility! [Miyagi Prefecture]

Akiu Village is a new leisure facility that has opened in Akiu. With its spacious grounds and neat exterior, it's a place you'll want to stop by. To make the most of Akiu Village, we recommend...

Chimon2017.03.24

Anpanman and children

Sendai Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall

The Sendai Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall is a new tourist attraction located at the east exit of the ever-growing Sendai Station. It is an experiential museum where children can experience the world of Anpanman...

Chimon2016.12.26

Nishikigaoka Hillside Mall

[Miyagi] Nishikigaoka Hillside Mall: A Fun Outlet Mall for Kids

When you think of outlet malls, you probably think of fashion malls for young people, but did you know that Miyagi Prefecture also has an outlet mall for children? It's just a short drive from Sendai Station...

Chimon2016.12.05

Port Tower Selion

Akita City Port Tower Selion

Selion, a grand panoramic view stretching 100 meters above ground, is made up of three buildings: Port Tower Selion, Selion Rista, and Selion Plaza. It opened in 1994 and has been open to the public since 2010.

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.11.25

Ishinomori Manga Museum

[Miyagi] Kamen Rider and Cyborg 009! The world of manga artist Shotaro Ishinomori...

Ishinomori Manga Museum is a museum in Ishinomaki City that exhibits the works of Shotaro Ishinomori, a manga artist from Miyagi Prefecture. He is known for his many masterpieces, including Kamen Rider and Cyborg 009, and is a "manga...".

Chimon2016.11.25

Sendai City Astronomical Observatory - Exterior

[Miyagi] A spacious exhibition room and a night planetarium! Learn about the universe at Sendai City Astronomical Observatory

Sendai City Astronomical Observatory is located on the outskirts of a quiet residential area, a 30-minute drive from Sendai Station. It relocated from Nishi Park to Nishigaoka in 2008 and reopened. It's a place where anyone can feel closer to space...

Chimon2016.11.15

The exterior of Takahata Winery

[Takahata Town, Yamagata Prefecture] Located at 38 degrees north latitude, the same latitude as Napa Valley, a famous American wine region...

Takahata Town, located in the southern part of Yamagata Prefecture, has a long history of rice cultivation, as well as grapes and La France pears. Takahata boasts the highest shipments of Delaware grapes in the country among municipalities...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.10.28

Lake Hibara

Lake Hibara, Fukushima's outdoor leisure mecca

Lake Hibara, located in the center of the Bandai Plateau in Fukushima Prefecture, is a beautiful lake with a cobalt blue surface. It belongs to Bandai-Asahi National Park, a national park, and has a shoreline circumference of approximately 32 km and a maximum depth of 100 m.

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.10.27

  • 
  • 1
  • …
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
Today we are preparing
Search articles by keyword
Pickup
  • What is Hachinohe's local dish "Ichigo-ni"? From its history to the origin of its name, and recipes...
  • strawberry
    Happiness spreads throughout your mouth! Strawberry Sweets are a great gift or souvenir...
  • "Takekimi," a brand of corn from Aomori Prefecture
    Enjoy Aomori's famous "Takekimi" corn! Discover its seasonality, delicious ways to eat it, and even try it in soft-serve ice cream...
  • Tamagawa Village is a major producer of the mythical fruit "Sarunashi"! It has been gaining attention as a superfruit...
  • Craft beer
    [Craft Beer in Sendai City and Southern Miyagi Prefecture] 5 New Breweries...
  • Enjoy Yamagata soba! Introducing soba unique to Yamagata and recommended restaurants
  • Tatsukoyama's frozen tofu is a great ally for a healthy diet! And it's delicious! [Fukushima Prefecture]
  • What makes Aomori clams different? Here are some ways to enjoy them other than in miso soup
  • Aomori Senbero
    Introducing 5 "senbero" style izakayas and standing bars lining the streets in front of Aomori Station! [Aomori Prefecture]
  • Ukiyo-e style Edo-period council scene on a raised platform: a man with a fan speaks to seated officials while others listen, with a castle and pine trees in the background; large white Japanese title text overlays the image.
    [Part 2] The Date Family's "Food" Strategy! Masamune's Inherited Spirit of Hospitality | Towards Arrogance...
  • The Narrow Road to the Deep North 1
    [Series: Following the Narrow Road to the Deep North ①] The journey through Tohoku begins at the Shirakawa Barrier...
  • 2025.07.22 Aizu-Tajima Gion Festival_00
    Aizu-Tajima Gion Festival Photo Report: Part 1 - Yatai songs performed at the large floats during the evening festival...
  • [Aomori Prefecture] How cold is it in Aomori? Here are some tips to protect yourself from the cold during your winter trip to Aomori!
  • The Rusu family graveyard at Daian-ji Temple
    Daian-ji Temple, the family temple of the Mizusawa Date clan and Rusu clan in Mizusawa, Oshu (Iwate Prefecture)
24h Ranking
Recommended Articles
  • Sasano Ittobori's "Otaka Poppo" and "Kodai Poppo"
    Sasano Ittobori and Otaka Poppo | Wood carving techniques and local toys born in Yonezawa [Yamagata Prefecture, Yonezawa...].
  • Abukuma Cave②
    [Tamura City, Fukushima Prefecture] Abukuma Cave is one of Japan's most famous limestone caves! Created over 80 million years...
  • [The Spread of Christianity in Tohoku: Part 1] Northern Miyagi Prefecture, the Home of Hidden Christians...
  • Traditional Family Portrait
    30 Surnames with Roots in Iwate Prefecture's Prestigious Families
  • Who are the Four Heavenly Kings of Yokote Yakisoba? I ate the Yokote yakisoba from the four restaurants that made it to the final of the Four Heavenly Kings...
  • Various types of pickled vegetables ③
    [Part 2] The Pickling Culture of the Six Tohoku Prefectures to Survive the Harsh Winter | Salt Production in Various Regions of Tohoku...
Destination sign at Shirakawa Barrier
What is Shirakawa Barrier? Shirakawa, a border town where a checkpoint was once located (Fukushima Prefecture)
The Legend of Princess Tatsuko of Lake Tazawa
The mystical legend of Princess Tatsuko, told through Lake Tazawa, Japan's deepest lake...
[Iwate Prefecture] Enjoy the charm of Nanbu ironware and gourmet food made with it...
Maikusa swordsmith (image)
[Part 1] What is the Oshu "Maikusa Blacksmith" group, one of the oldest swordsmith groups? The development of Japanese swords...
Shiogama Shrine and Shiwahiko Shrine
Was it once treated specially by the government? Shiogama Shrine, Ichinomiya in Mutsu Province, and Shiwahiko...
Image of the excavation of the Warabite sword
The missing link in the birth of the Japanese sword? The "Warabite sword" wielded by the Emishi...
The gorgeous Noheji Gion Festival and Noheji, a port of call for Kitamaebune ships (Aomori Prefecture)
After 40 years of competition, the local train and bus route between Morioka and Miyako will coexist...
[Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture] Feel at ease with the warmth of Japanese culture and hospitable hospitality...
[Part 2] Masumi Sugae's Walk on the Oga Peninsula – Discovering the strange rock formations along the coast...
[Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture] Introducing the latest information and history of the 2022 Sendai Tanabata Festival!.
Mother of six boys and five girls! Who was Princess Kubo, Date Masamune's grandmother? [Fukushima Prefecture and Miyagi Prefecture]
Paleolithic image of Aomori Prefecture (limestone and fossils)
[Paleolithic Sites in Aomori Prefecture: Part 2] At Shiriyazaki, a treasure trove of animal fossils...
The Complete Guide to the Mysterious Things of Tono, Iwate - Yokai Legends and Unknown Trivia
[Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture] Snow Lantern Festival | Experience the fantastic scenery unique to a snowy country...
Search articles by keyword
Search articles by prefecture
  • Aomori Prefecture
  • Iwate Prefecture
  • Akita Prefecture
  • Miyagi Prefecture
  • Yamagata Prefecture
  • Fukushima Prefecture
Recommended Categories
  • Festival
  • Traditional crafts
  • power spot
  • urban legend
  • Alcohol
  • B-grade gourmet food
Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT
Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT
  • Japanese
  • About this site
  • Operating company
  • Privacy Policy
  • Writers Wanted
  • inquiry

Copyright © 2026 Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT. All Rights Reserved.