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[Misato Town, Akita Prefecture] Niteko Cider? An exquisite cider made from Akita's pure water

Niteko Cider, a popular local cider, is a traditional cider made from pure water in Misato Town, Akita Prefecture, with a refreshing and exquisite taste. Served at a cafe using...

ikokeikoke2023.05.17

[Date City, Fukushima Prefecture] A journey around the sacred mountain power spot, Reizan Town, Date City

Ryozen-machi, Date City, located in northern Fukushima Prefecture, is a town famous as a power spot. It's home to the sacred mountain and Ryozen Shrine, which have long been a place of deep religious faith, as well as the traditional Ryozen Taiko drumming...

natsukinatsuki2023.05.02

[Zao Town, Miyagi Prefecture] Miyagi Zao Eboshi Daffodil Festival and Togatta Onsen Drive

The Miyagi Zao Eboshi Daffodil Festival is a spot that heralds the arrival of spring in the sacred Zao mountain range of Tohoku. Nearby, there is the famous Togatta Onsen, which is bustling with tourists and those seeking healing, as well as other sightseeing, experience, and gourmet spots...

natsukinatsuki2023.04.20

[Kakuda City, Miyagi Prefecture] Head out to the yellow carpet "Kakuda Nanohana Festival"

The Kakuda Nanohana Festival in Kakuda City, Miyagi Prefecture, is held when the rape blossoms, heralding the arrival of spring, are in full bloom. Approximately 2.5 million yellow rape blossoms line the Abukuma River riverbed, with the snow-capped Zao mountain range in the background.

natsukinatsuki2023.04.13

[Hirata Village, Fukushima Prefecture] A panoramic view of nature! Visit Jupia Land Hirata to see a carpet of moss phlox...

Hirata Village is located in southeastern Fukushima Prefecture. At Jupia Land Hirata, located at the foot of Mount Yomota, the village's symbol, 250,000 pink and red moss phlox bloom all at once across a 2.3 hectare site. When in full bloom,...

natsukinatsuki2023.04.10

Doll's Festival

Yamagata is awash with Hina dolls! From ancient Hina dolls to Kyoto Hina dolls and hanging Hina dolls from all over Yamagata...

March is the month of the Doll Festival in Japan, an annual festival to pray for the healthy growth of girls. In Yamagata Prefecture, dolls are displayed for a month, from around March 3rd on the modern calendar until April 3rd on the lunar calendar...

ikokeikoke2023.02.23

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[Shonai Region, Yamagata Prefecture] Dongara, a beloved dish in the Shonai region that warms both body and soul...

In the Shonai region of Yamagata Prefecture, there is a soup that has long been loved and eaten during the harsh winter. It was originally only delicious near the sea, but now that distribution has improved, it is enjoyed throughout the entire prefecture.

ikokeikoke2023.01.19

[Yamagata Prefecture] Traveling within Yamagata Prefecture just got more convenient! The newly opened Tohoku Chuo Expressway's toll-free section...

Good news for those who want to enjoy driving in Yamagata Prefecture! The Tohoku Chuo Expressway's Higashinekita IC to Murayamamoto-Iida IC and Shinjo Sakegawa IC to Shinjo Mamurogawa IC have opened one after another, making it easy to drive from Soma City, Fukushima Prefecture...

NakaNaka2022.12.24

[Yamagata Prefecture] Get a taste of a mini trip to Korea at Roadside Station Tozawa Koraikan!

Due to the spread of COVID-19, it has become increasingly difficult to travel abroad as easily as before. This time, we will introduce a country that consistently ranks highly as a popular destination for travel during this COVID-19 pandemic.

NakaNaka2022.09.23

[Sagae City, Yamagata Prefecture] "Cherry Land Sagae" is a place where you can enjoy cherries all year round...

Cherries are a representative fruit of Yamagata, a fruit kingdom. This time, we will introduce original sweets made with cherries, Yamagata's specialty products, and delicious ingredients, which can be enjoyed all year round...

NakaNaka2022.09.15

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