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[Miyagi Prefecture] Shark fin, sunflowers, and Blue Impulse soft serve!? Miyagi's roads...

Miyagi Prefecture has the fewest number of roadside stations among the six Tohoku prefectures, but it is not inferior to the other prefectures in terms of the uniqueness of its soft serve ice cream. Roadside stations where you can enjoy delicious soft serve ice cream are concentrated in the northern part of the prefecture...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2025.07.29

Natayacho, Morioka City: A town of water that keeps time ticking away - A life woven with spring water [Iwate Prefecture]

Located close to the center of Morioka city, Natayacho is a quiet area that seems to be one step removed from the hustle and bustle of modern life. Just one street with traffic and you'll find yourself surrounded by the flowing air...

Editorial staffEditorial staff2025.07.25

Kakunodate, a castle town that flourished during the time of the Satake clan [Senboku City's highlights ③]

Kakunodate flourished during the 215 years or so of the Edo period under the rule of the Satake Hokke clan, who were respected by the local residents as "lords." The townscape built by the Ashina clan...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2025.07.24

Yumoto Station

Limited express and rapid trains that ran only under overhead wires despite being diesel-powered (Joban Line)

This time, we will introduce some of the limited express and express trains that ran on the Joban Line, which were operated by diesel railcars even though the entire line was electrified from start to finish. There were also some special trains...

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2025.07.22

Enjoy a day trip to Yamagata Zao's hot springs! We'll also introduce a model itinerary recommended by the author

Yamagata Zao Onsen is located at the foot of the Zao mountain range in Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture. This popular hot spring resort, with a long history and a reputation for its "beauty baths," is still visited by tourists from all over Japan in search of its high-quality waters.

Editorial staffEditorial staff2025.07.18

[Fukushima Prefecture] Unique soft serve ice creams found at roadside stations! Is it available? No...

Fukushima is home to 36 roadside stations throughout the prefecture, each selling its own unique original ice cream, making it a fun place to stroll around and try them all. Some of them make you wonder, "What? Why is there such a soft serve ice cream?".

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2025.07.16

Local Report: First time in Tohoku! Staying in a comfortable "container hotel" with a unique concept...

On April 24, 2025, HOTEL R9 The Yard Yabuki will have its grand opening in Yabuki Town, Fukushima Prefecture. Based in Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture, the hotel has expanded from the Kanto region to Okinawa Prefecture...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2025.07.14

[Fukushima Prefecture] Unique soft serve ice creams you should try at roadside stations! Take...

Fukushima Prefecture has the second most roadside stations in the Tohoku region, with 36, after Iwate Prefecture with 39. Many of these stations sell original soft serve ice cream with elaborate designs. Recently, soft serve ice cream has become popular.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2025.07.10

E653 series "Inaho"

The Inaho limited express train, which has been connecting the Sea of ​​Japan side of the Tohoku region with the Tokyo metropolitan area and Niigata Prefecture [Aoyama...

JR East's limited express train "Inaho" runs from Niigata Station in Niigata Prefecture via the Hakushin Line and Uetsu Main Line along the Sea of ​​Japan coast to Sakata Station in Yamagata Prefecture or Akita Station in Akita Prefecture.

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2025.07.09

Perfect for a rainy day out! Enjoy a relaxing time at Kamo Aquarium (Yamagata Prefecture)

Kamo Aquarium, located on the Sea of ​​Japan coast in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture, is commonly known as the "Jellyfish Dream Hall." It's also a popular tourist spot that can be enjoyed safely even on rainy days. The fantastical...

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Legend of the buried gold treasure of the Fujiwara clan of Oshu! What is Kinkeiyama in Hiraizumi? [Iwate Prefecture]
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Tagajo, the mysterious northern capital that appears in utamakura poems from the Heian period (Miyagi Prefecture)
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[Series 1: The Battle of Zenkunen and the Battle of Gosannen] Why did the Oshu War at the end of the Heian period...
Is it true that the governor of Akita prefecture is a feudal lord? Here are all the stories behind his beloved life!.
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Obon in Shimokita, Aomori is spectacular! Is it true that people welcome their ancestors with fireworks at their graves?
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