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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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  • "Grilled Squid Street" is famous for its squid curtains! The concentrated flavor attracts many repeat customers...
  • It's not just bread, but it's also bread! A sweet, melt-in-your-mouth pure white soul food! The famous confection "Kumata"...
  • Aomori's sea urchin is also top-notch! We introduce its charms that are just as good as those of Sanriku and Hokkaido!
  • What is Miyagi Shirome, a high-quality soybean grown in Miyagi Prefecture? We introduce restaurants where you can try it!
  • Platinum Pig
    I want to enjoy the delicious "Sweet Fat" brand pork "Hakkin Pork"! [Iwa...
  • Daruma-ya Miso Ramen
    What are the three great miso ramen in Hirosaki? Taste and compare the local foods loved by locals! [Ao...
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    What is Fukushima City's "Disc Gyoza"? Introducing Recommended Restaurants and Its History [Fukushima Prefecture]
  • Approach to Mount Teikyo
    Speaking of Sendai! The locals love the triangular deep-fried tofu and Mount Teikyo [Miyagi Prefecture]
  • [Fukushima Prefecture] 3 Recommended Hot Springs in the Aizu Region, Selected for Their Hidden Hot Springs, Famous Hot Springs, and Unique Spring Quality!
  • Old-style martial arts (Yamagata and Akita edition)
    [Yamagata and Akita Edition] Valuable old-style martial arts from the six Tohoku prefectures! Numerous unique techniques are still handed down...
  • Asaka Canal
    The Asaka Canal, a major Meiji era construction project that transformed the Asaka Plains in Koriyama City into fertile land [Fukushima Prefecture]
  • Takakura Shrine (Ouchijuku)
    Takakura Shrine, a hidden power spot in Ouchijuku (Fukushima Prefecture)
  • Abukuma Cave②
    [Tamura City, Fukushima Prefecture] Abukuma Cave is one of Japan's most famous limestone caves! Created over 80 million years...
  • Statue of Tsugaru Tamenobu in front of Hirosaki Cultural Center
    A pilgrimage to the family temples of the Tsugaru clan, lords of Hirosaki Domain: "Kakushu-ji Temple," "Chosho-ji Temple," and "Takateru Shrine" [Aomori Prefecture]
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[JR East Pass Trip: Day 2, Part 2] Admire the remains of soldiers' dreams at Motsuji Temple...
Shiroishi Castle
Miyagi Prefecture also has a castle with a castle tower! The castle of Katakura Kagetsuna, a senior retainer of the Date clan, is called "Shira...
The facial expressions of Kijiyama Kokeshi dolls
Kijiyama Kokeshi – A traditional doll from Akita Prefecture, characterized by its unique, melancholic expression...
Plaque on the torii gate of Arahagihaba Shrine (Tagajo City)
Arahagihaba Shrine in Tagajo | The Tagajo government office built to repel the Emishi (indigenous people of northern Japan)...
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...
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Yamagata's famous confectionery "Noshiume"
Yamagata Prefecture: Did the famous Japanese sweet "Noshiume" have its roots in a tonic?
Sakaida watershed
To the Sea of ​​Japan? To the Pacific Ocean? The "Sakai-da" water divergence point of the Ou Mountains, visible in the lowlands...
Sabako Shrine (Iizaka Onsen)
Iizaka Onsen is a famous hot spring resort loved by Matsuo Basho! Recommended public baths and inns...
Dance of Ennen "Young Woman and Priest"
What is Ennen, a precious performing art that only a few remain today? | Ennen at Motsuji Temple...
Sakunami Kokeshi dolls' expressions
Sakunami Kokeshi Dolls – Developed in the Sakunami Onsen area of ​​Sendai, these dolls have a history of over 150 years...
Miharukoma
Miharu-goma – One of Japan's three great horses, a local tradition that preserves the legend of Sakanoue no Tamuramaro...
Shiogama Shrine's Hote Festival
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