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See kaleidoscopes from all over the world and throughout history at the Sendai Kaleidoscope Museum! [Miyagi Prefecture]

It has been 200 years since the kaleidoscope was first created. Fascinated by its charm, artists from all over the world have created works of art. This was the first art exhibition in the world to bring together all these beautiful kaleidoscopes...

Chimon2017.03.16

Akita Prefecture is one of Japan's leading sake producing regions! 5 sakes you should buy when you visit

Akita Prefecture, a Tohoku prefecture rich in nature! From the sea to the mountains, and from the mountains to the forests, Akita Prefecture is truly rich in nature. Mount Chokai, located within the prefecture, collects a lot of snow and provides the prefecture with abundant, clean water...

akoako2017.03.09

[Miyagi] A famous cherry blossom spot in Japan's first gold-producing region! Wakuya Castle Ruins (Joyama Park)

Source: Wikipedia - Wakuya Castle Known as Japan's first gold-producing region, Wakuya Town is a small town with a population of 16,000 located in Toda County in northern Miyagi Prefecture. Mount Ikudake is located in the center of the town, and the surrounding area is...

Chimon2017.02.28

The hot topic right now! 3 popular guesthouses in Yamagata

Have you ever heard of the term "guest house"? Guest houses are currently popular among travelers, and "minshuku" (private inns) are also gaining popularity...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.01.19

Recommended for improving your luck! A trip to visit power spots in Iwate Prefecture!

Power spots, where simply visiting can improve your luck, have become very popular recently! This time, we've compiled a list of power spots in Iwate Prefecture! If you're struggling with something or looking for a fresh start, this is a must-see...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.12.28

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

(C) Sense Museum

[Miyagi Prefecture] The first museum in Japan to feature the human senses...

Interactive museums are enjoyable for people of all ages, from small children to the elderly. The Kankaku Museum in Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, is one such experiential museum.

Chimon2016.12.12

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

Flower Fields

[Miyagi] Enjoy seasonal flower fields from spring to autumn! 3 recommended spots

Introducing a flower garden spot in Miyagi Prefecture where you can experience the four seasons! Photo posted by shi-k (@shizuko1120) at Michinoku Mori-no-Umi National Park...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.11.30

Komachido

Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture, known as the "hometown of Ono no Komachi"! A tragic story about a beautiful woman...

Ono no Komachi is known as one of the three most beautiful women in the world. She was a female poet of the Heian period and is famous for her waka poems in the Hyakunin Isshu and Kokin Wakashu. However, not much is known about her life.

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.11.29

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    Scary stories and slightly sad stories... Many stories remain on the Michinoku Fairy Tale Road [Shirakawa, Miyagi Prefecture]...
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    Was it once known as the Nikko of Tohoku? Tsuchizu Shrine, where the guardian deity of Aizu rests [Inanae, Fukushima Prefecture]...
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"Mogami Safflower" certified as a Japanese Heritage and Japanese Agricultural Heritage [Yamagata Prefecture]
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Southern Miyagi Prefecture is full of history and science and technology! Introducing the highlights of Shiroishi and Kakuta!
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[Part 2] What was the "Mogami Yatsudate," a confederation of local lords in Dewa Province? ...
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