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[Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture] Nihonmatsu Castle: Chrysanthemum dolls and Namie Yakisoba! A castle recommended for autumn...

The castle town of Nihonmatsu is home to Mount Adatara, known for the poem "The Real Sky" that appears in Kotaro Takamura's poetry collection "Chieko Sho," as well as Dake Hot Springs. The Abukuma River flows through the center of the city, and the city is surrounded by a rich natural landscape.

natsukinatsuki2023.09.13

[Akita Prefecture] Kosaka Town: A town that takes you back to the Meiji era. The remains of the Kosaka Mine...

Kosaka Town is located in the northeastern part of Akita Prefecture, bordering Aomori Prefecture. The Tohoku Expressway and National Route 282 run through the center of town. National Route 282 was formerly the Tsugaru Kaido...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2023.09.04

Masudacho, Yokote City: A preserved district lined with unique merchant houses with built-in churanya (Akita Prefecture)

What's unique about Masuda's townscape is that, although it's known as the "town of storehouses," you won't find anything resembling a storehouse even when strolling around the town. The streets are lined with merchant houses from the Edo period to the early Showa period...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2023.08.16

Autumn leaves on Mount Kurikoma

Learning from large-scale landslides at Mount Kurikoma Geopark (Miyagi Prefecture)

Mount Kurikoma is a 1,626m-high volcano located on the border between Miyagi, Iwate, and Akita prefectures. In Iwate Prefecture, it is also known as Mount Sukawa. It is part of the Nasu volcanic belt...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2023.08.10

[Sukagawa City, Fukushima Prefecture] Mushi Tech World | If you're struggling with your summer vacation research project, come here...

Mushi Tech World is an experiential science museum located in Sukagawa City, Fukushima Prefecture. It offers hands-on learning about natural science with a focus on insects. Visitors can make crafts like shiny mud balls and sherbet...

natsukinatsuki2023.07.24

7 Must-See Tourist Spots in Morioka! If you come to Morioka, be sure to check these out! [...

"Ano nahan" means "You know," and "Odettekunanse" means "Please come," in Morioka dialect. Among the many sightseeing spots in Morioka, this article will highlight some of the most recommended...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2023.07.10

"Hebi-no-hana, Home of Flowers and History" is a garden where you can enjoy flowers of every season! [Motomiya City, Fukushima Prefecture]

Ja-no-hana, a town of flowers and history in Motomiya City, Fukushima Prefecture, is a garden where you can enjoy flowers blooming throughout the four seasons. Within the garden, you'll find the Ja-no-hana Palace, a nationally registered tangible cultural property.

natsukinatsuki2023.07.05

[Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] 5 Morioka Souvenirs! For those visiting Morioka, here are some gifts for yourself...

Since being selected as one of the "52 Places to Visit This Year" by the New York Times, Morioka City has seen an increase in the number of cars with license plates from other prefectures and foreign tourists, and souvenirs are selling well...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2023.06.20

[Date City, Fukushima Prefecture] The long roller slide is a big hit! Have fun at Hobara General Park

Located in the northern Nakadori region of Fukushima Prefecture, Hobara General Park in Hobara-cho, Date City, is home to a roller slide that is extremely popular with children. It's a huge, long roller slide measuring a whopping 10 meters high and 70 meters long...

natsukinatsuki2023.06.14

Oga Peninsula, Akita Prefecture: Meet the real Namahage! Namahage Museum and Oga Shinzan Folklore Museum...

What impression do you have of Namahage? I had the image of a scary demon who goes around to each house on New Year's Eve, threatening children by asking, "Are there any naughty children here?".

natsukinatsuki2023.06.05

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