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The tracks of Hatsukari, the first express train in the Tohoku region

When people living in the Tokyo metropolitan area visit the Tohoku region by public transportation, they often use Shinkansen trains such as the Tohoku Shinkansen. However, the Tohoku Shinkansen has only been in operation for about 40 years...

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2024.02.26

Enjoy the scenery along the Sea of ​​Japan! Resort Shirakami Trip [Akita/Aomori]

There is a local train line that runs through the Sea of ​​Japan coast of Akita and Aomori prefectures, offering spectacular views of the Sea of ​​Japan and the Shirakami-Sanchi World Heritage Site from the train window. It's the JR Gono Line. "A local train line that you'll want to ride at least once...".

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2024.02.21

Former Wakayanagi Station building

Experience driving the trains that were actually running at the Kuriden Museum! [Miyagi Prefecture]

Kuriden Museum (Kurihara Denen Railway Park) is a railway theme park located in Kurihara City, Miyagi Prefecture, which has been made public and has been kept in the public, with passenger cars and electric locomotives used by the former Kurihara Denen Railway...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2024.02.16

Akita dog

Akita dogs are treasures in Japan! The Akita Inu Preservation Society in Odate City strictly manages pedigree [Akita Prefecture]

Odate City, Akita Prefecture is located in the middle basin of Yoneshirogawa, which crosses northern Akita Prefecture, and is bordered by Aomori Prefecture, and is the northernmost municipality of Akita Prefecture. Odate City is located in three directions...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2024.01.19

Tsugaru Railway, the northernmost private railway in Japan, will introduce the charms of the railway line that is not just a train [...

Winters in the Tohoku region, especially on the Sea of ​​Japan side, are severe. However, today, the Tsugaru Railway, the northernmost private railway in Japan (※), is running on the Tsugaru Peninsula in Aomori Prefecture, is enjoying such harsh winters...

editorial staffeditorial staff2024.01.12

Kosaka Railway Rail Park where you can stay at the former JNR Blue Train [Akita Prefecture]

Kosaka Railway Rail Park is a railway theme park that uses the garages and railroads located at the former Kosaka Station and Kosaka Station, which were abolished in 2009 (Heisei 21). Kosaka Tetsu...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2023.12.01

Aomori Senbero

Introducing five "Senbero"-style izakayas and standing bars that lie in front of Aomori Station! [Aomori Prefecture]

Aomori City is lively with the revival of the long-awaited Nebuta Festival, which had been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and is a port town located at the very end of the wide Mutsu Bay, and is the prefectural capital with a population of approximately 270,000. and...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2023.10.06

[Miyagi/Iwate] For memories of summer vacation! Pokemon train running between Ichinoseki and Kesennuma...

Did you know that there is a special train in Tohoku where you can enjoy the Pokemon Pikachu to your heart's content? This time, we will introduce what happened when I rode the "Pokemon Train Kesennuma" in 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic...

natsukinatsuki2023.06.27

Sendai International Airport

[Miyagi Prefecture] Sendai International Airport, the gateway to Tohoku, is a souvenir paradise! Sendai International Airport...

Sendai International Airport is said to be the gateway to Tohoku, and is known as an airport that is often used by people traveling from the Tohoku region both domestically and internationally. Sendai International Airport has 2 Sendai Airport access lines...

SatomioriSatomiori2023.03.22

[Aomori Prefecture] Let's go on a journey to see clay figures! Introducing highlights and spots!

When you think of Aomori Prefecture, many people think of the Apple and Nebuta Festival, tuna, and Seikan Tunnel. However, there may be few people who imagine that "crystal dolls = Aomori Prefecture." actually...

HiroyukiOkaHiroyukiOka2023.03.02

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