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Mitsuishi Shrine

"Rock" and a demon's "hand" shape? Mitsuishi Shrine, filled with Iwate's roots [Iwate Prefecture]

Tokenji Temple appears along the road as you head north at the intersection in front of the courthouse on Chuo-dori, in the center of Morioka City. Behind this temple is "Mitsuishi Shrine"...

AoiwaAoiwa2024.03.28

Is the Japanese stone circle "Oyu Ring Stone" a sacred place in the Jomon period? [Akita Prefecture]

The Oyu Ring Stones in Towada, Kakunodate City, Akita Prefecture, is considered to be one of the Jomon Ruins of Hokkaido and North Tohoku, which became a World Heritage Site on July 27, 2021. Oyu ring stones were the late Jomon period (approximately...

editorial staffeditorial staff2024.03.27

What does "Shinobu Mochizuri" mean? Introducing related spots and folk tales [Fukushima Prefecture]

Do you know the term "shinobum mochizuri"? This word often appears in the world of waka poetry, but in fact it is a word that has a connection to the present city of Fukushima, Fukushima Prefecture. Life is modern...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2024.03.27

The legend of the pyramid that lies in Kakunodate City is called Cromanta! [Akita Prefecture]

Have you all heard that Kakunodate City, which borders Aomori and Iwate prefectures, actually exists in this town, which was previously written as "Uetsuno" instead of Kakunodate? Nearby are Hachimantai and Five...

editorial staffeditorial staff2024.03.26

[Miyagi Prefecture] 3 recommended hot springs in Miyagi Prefecture that you can choose from secret hot springs, famous hot springs, and unique spring quality!

Miyagi Prefecture has the lowest number of hot springs in the Tohoku Six prefectures, but although it is small, it is dotted with sources with unique water quality. Akiu is close to Naruko Onsen, where there are five hot spring resorts, and Sendai city...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2024.03.25

[Fukushima Prefecture] Choose from Nakadori and Hamadori spots in Fukushima Prefecture for their secret hot springs, famous hot springs, and unique spring quality...

Fukushima Prefecture, which has the largest number of hot spring resorts in Tohoku, is dotted with unique hot springs in each of the three regions: Nakadori, where the Tohoku Shinkansen passes, Hamadori on the Pacific coast, and Aizu. A famous name all over the country...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2024.03.21

demon of the world

The "Devil's House" is a demon museum where demons from all over the world gather! [Kitakami City, Iwate Prefecture]

Kitakami City, Iwate Prefecture has a rare museum that focuses on demons, even nationwide. That is Kitakami City Demon House. When you think of demons, you often see them in Japanese fairy tales and folk tales. "Momota...

.NEFT Editorial Department2024.03.18

Tadami Line

The Tadami Line, Japan's most spectacular local line [Fukushima Prefecture]

There are local lines that are praised for their expressions such as "local lines with spectacular views," "rail lines with beautiful autumn leaves," and "local lines with beautiful snowy scenery." The Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture and the Uonuma region of Niigata Prefecture...

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2024.03.15

[Aomori Prefecture] 3 recommended hot springs in Aomori Prefecture that you can choose from secret hot springs, famous hot springs, and unique spring quality!

Aomori Prefecture has many volcanoes such as Mt. Hakkoda, Mt. Iwaki, Mt. Osoresan, and hot springs are scattered throughout almost the entire prefecture. There are many different types of water, and hot springs near volcanoes have strong sulfur smells and are located along the sea...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2024.03.13

[Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture] What is “Takashiba Deco House”? A tourist destination where you can talk with locals! shopping...

A lucky charm that can be displayed in the hope of fortune, such as zodiac or daruma. Folk crafts that give a sense of Japan's good old culture will soothe the hearts of those who see it today and in the past. Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture is a "Takashiba Deco Shop..."

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2024.03.11

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