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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...

Editorial staffEditorial staff2025.07.07

Sake, miso, wasabi flavor... 5 soft serve ice creams to try at roadside stations in central Iwate!.

In central Iwate Prefecture, between Morioka City and Oshu City, there are roadside stations dotted with uniquely flavored local soft serve ice cream. There are also stations with museums showcasing the Nanbu Toji brewers, and abandoned...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2025.07.04

Enjoy the flavors of milk and sesame... 5 soft-serve ice creams to try at roadside stations in southern Iwate Prefecture!.

The local soft serve ice creams at roadside stations in southern Iwate Prefecture are characterized by their "orthodox" flavors, which are made with the delicious local milk, and by the fragrant sesame seeds. This article...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2025.07.01

Sea of ​​clouds and Mt. Iwate seen from Hachimantai

Is Hachimantai the table mountain of Tohoku? A highland paradise made up of volcanoes and marshes...

Hachimantai, which straddles Iwate and Akita prefectures, is a mountainous region with a gentle slope at an elevation of 1,614 meters, and is a naturally rich area that is counted among Japan's 100 most famous mountains. Towada Hachimantai is a...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2025.06.25

Katanuma

What is Katanuma? | A highly acidic lake in Naruko Onsen where even fish cannot live...

Located in the Naruko Onsen area of ​​Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, Katanuma is known as a highly acidic crater lake, which is extremely rare even in Japan. The emerald green surface of the lake captivates all who visit.

Editorial staffEditorial staff2025.06.24

"A town where you can meet two universes" - what does this catchphrase mean? [Fukuoka...

Takine Town, Tamura City, located almost in the center of Fukushima Prefecture, has the catchphrase "A town where you can encounter two universes." In this article, we will introduce the mysteries of Takine Town, hidden both underground and in the sky.

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2025.06.20

Five Japanese-flavored soft serve ice creams (soy sauce, red bean, persimmon, etc.) available at roadside stations along the southern Sanriku coast!.

The Sanriku Coast south of Miyako City is a scenic ria coastline, and the offshore area has long been known as a good fishing spot. The seafood can be tasted and purchased at roadside stations, so it's a popular destination for locals.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2025.06.19

Date Masamune Ash Tomb

Date Masamune's ash mound and Daiganji Temple, which guards his grave | The unique funeral rituals of the Date clan [...

Zojozan Daiganji Temple is a Jodo sect temple located in Shinsaka-cho, Aoba Ward, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture. This temple has a history deeply connected to the funeral rites of Date Masamune, the first lord of the Sendai domain...

AoiwaAoiwa2025.06.16

Midorigaoka Park, one of Japan's top 100 urban parks, offers hot springs, saunas, and cafes.

Located in Sukagawa City, Fukushima Prefecture, Midorigaoka Park is lined with magnificent trees that evoke the feeling of timelessness, and is a place where you can enjoy the richness of nature throughout the seasons. In recent years, the hot spring facilities within the park have been renovated...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2025.06.13

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  • Shiso roll
    Introducing the origins and delicious ways to eat Miyagi Prefecture's local dish, "Shiso Roll"
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    [Part 2] Aizu samurai cultivated apples! A new industry brought to fruition by the indomitable Aizu spirit
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    Staircase National Highway 339 | No cars or bicycles allowed! A national highway, yet strangely, vehicle traffic is prohibited...
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    Date and Nanbu folk performing art "Shishiodori" | Sasara Hall closure project on-site report [Iwate Prefecture]
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  • Aizu Eastern Army Cemetery "Amidaji Temple"
    Amidaji temple, home to the burial site of Aizu clan war dead from the Boshin War and the grave of Shinsengumi leader Saito Hajime...
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Hijiori Kokeshi Dolls – Following in the traditions of Naruko and Togatta, these dolls are associated with "Hijiori Onsen"...
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The Zaimokuiwa Rocks of Obara in Shiraishi are a natural phenomenon, a spectacular spot for viewing columnar joints! [Miyagi Prefecture]
Kattamine Shrine (plaque bearing the name Zao Daigongen)
Is there a sacred object that keeps moving between the summit and the hot spring town at the foot of the mountain? Miyagi Zao...
Daimanji Temple Kokuzodo
Is the Thousand Buddhas of Kokuzoson at Daimanji Temple in Mukaiyama the origin of the name of Sendai? [Miya...
Dainichi Hall Bugaku | Two Dainichi Buddhas
Dainichido Bugaku, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage with a history of approximately 1,300 years | 2026...
Rakan Children's Park
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Yamagata's famous confectionery "Noshiume"
Yamagata Prefecture: Did the famous Japanese sweet "Noshiume" have its roots in a tonic?
Asaka Kunimiyatsuko Shrine
Its history spans 1900 years!? The venerable Asaka no Kuni no Miyatsuko (provincial governor) whose lineage dates back to the time of the Yamato court...
The Hashino Iron Mine, a World Heritage Site in Kamaishi City, Iwate Prefecture, symbolizes Japan's Meiji era industrial revolution.
Masayuki Hoshina's grave
Was it once known as the Nikko of Tohoku? Tsuchizu Shrine, where the guardian deity of Aizu rests [Fukuoka].
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The facial expressions of Togatta Kokeshi dolls
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