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Shichizayama and the great meander of the Yoneshiro River from "Kimimachizaka" ©Rande

The sacred mountain "Shichizayama" and "Kimimachizaka" associated with Emperor Meiji [Noshiro City, Akita Prefecture]

Futatsui is a region in the eastern part of Noshiro City, Akita Prefecture. It was formerly an independent municipality known as Futatsui Town. In 2006, it merged with Noshiro City and is now part of Noshiro City.

NORIJUNNORIJUN2025.03.14

Atagoyama Cave Tombs

A mix of ancient and modern cave tombs at Atagoyama and the remains of the Atagoshimo Hydroelectric Power Plant [Sen...

Located in the center of Sendai City, about 2 km south of JR Sendai Station, across the Atago Bridge, on a cliff along the Hirose River, stands an archaeological site dotted with strange caves. The Atagoyama Yokoanabogun (Atago Mountain Cave Tombs)...

AoiwaAoiwa2025.03.13

Fukushima Glamping

Hawaiians glamping!? Introducing a glamping facility that will exceed your expectations...

In recent years, the number of glamping facilities in Fukushima Prefecture has increased, with each facility uniquely positioned to offer a "glamorous camping" experience. Among these...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2025.03.11

A relaxing glamping facility in the countryside, along the river!...

"Glamping," a coined word meaning "glamorous" camping, is a type of accommodation where even beginners to the outdoors can enjoy camping empty-handed. The air-conditioned accommodations have tables and...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2025.03.06

Iwate Glamping

A glamping facility in Iwate Prefecture with the widest range of amenities! Enjoy camping in a trailer

Iwate Prefecture has had few glamping facilities until now, but recently, facilities where you can enjoy camping without bringing anything with you have been gradually increasing throughout the prefecture. In this article, we will introduce some of these...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2025.03.04

Shinzan's Ten Thousand Buddhas

More than 10,000 Jizo Bodhisattvas cover the walls of the Shinzan Mantaibutsu Statue [Oga City, Akita Prefecture]

Namahage is a visiting deity that is said to exist around the Oga Peninsula in Akita Prefecture. Shinzan Shrine, the current center of this legend, holds the annual Namahage Purple Lantern Festival, which is held in celebration of the...

AoiwaAoiwa2025.03.03

[Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture] Visit the nationally designated natural monument! Pegmatite rocks at Kashima Daijingu Shrine...

We introduce Kashima Daijingu Shrine in Nishida-cho, Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture, a unique power spot where you can worship a nationally designated natural monument. The sacred object of Kashima Daijingu Shrine is a giant pegmatite dyke. To this day...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2025.02.28

The Shirayuki express train that connected Kanazawa and Aomori in 12 hours

Until about 40 years ago (2025), there was an express train that ran from Kanazawa Station in Ishikawa Prefecture to Aomori Station in Aomori Prefecture, taking over 12 hours. The train was called the "Shirayuki" express.

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2025.02.27

Aomori Prefecture's annual apple harvest is 370,000 tons, the highest in Japan! But how much is 370,000 tons?

Even if you don't live in the Tohoku region, many people know that apples are a specialty of Aomori Prefecture. The amount of apples harvested in Aomori Prefecture in 2023 was a whopping 374.40 million...

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2025.02.21

What was the Konan Railway Owani Line, which has been effectively abolished? [Ao...

Regarding the Owani Line, a railway line operated by the Aomori Prefecture private railway company, Konan Railway, the company intends to suspend train operations at the end of fiscal year 2027.

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2025.02.19

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