The soft serve ice cream at roadside stations makes the most of the flavors and aromas of local ingredients, making it a popular gourmet treat that's essential for a break from driving. In this article, we'll introduce the flavors of the 39 roadside stations in Iwate Prefecture...
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When you hear the word "hot spring," what kind of place do you imagine? Many people imagine hot springs in hot spring towns or in the mountains, somewhere far from the city center. In fact, Koriyama, Fukushima Prefecture's leading commercial city...
Forests account for 67% of Japan's land area. Akita Prefecture has a forest coverage rate of 72%, which is higher than the average, and is home to broadleaf trees, primarily beech trees, in the Shirakami-Sanchi Mountains (Akita and Aomori Prefectures), a World Heritage Site.
The Tohoku Main Line, known as the main artery of Tohoku, once operated special express trains called the "Echo Morioka" and "Echo Aomori" in the late Showa period. These trains are probably quite little known.
New roadside stations are opening one after another all over Japan, and in Iwate Prefecture, three new stations have opened in the last five years. They provide a place for drivers to rest while also contributing to the local community.
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Bandai Atami Onsen, located in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture, is a hot spring resort that is widely known throughout the country. It is easily accessible from the city center and can be easily reached by car or train. However, there is more to the area than just the hot springs...
New roadside stations are springing up all over Japan, and Miyagi Prefecture has also seen three new roadside stations open in the five years since 2020. All of these are in areas that were damaged by the tsunami caused by the Great East Japan Earthquake.
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Currently, there are many electric trains running on Japanese railways, but because electric trains basically require continuous external power supply, they cannot run on lines without power facilities.
The season for driving, playing outside, and breathing in fresh air has arrived. Motomiya City, Fukushima Prefecture, is home to several popular parks that are great spots for outings. For a place to get some exercise with your kids,...
Many glamping facilities have been popping up in Miyagi Prefecture for some time now, and Sendai City, a city of one million people, is particularly home to many such facilities, thanks to its large area and abundant nature. This article...
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