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A soothing sight during the rainy season! The beautiful hydrangeas at Daibutsu Park! [Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture]

What is Hirosaki Daibutsu Park? Daibutsu Park in Hirosaki City is a place where cherry blossoms bloom in spring and hydrangeas bloom in early summer. It is also home to Ishikawa Castle, also known as Daibutsu-ga-hana Castle, which was once conquered by Oura Tamenobu (Tsugaru Tamenobu).

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2024.06.21

Why was the Yamagata Shinkansen "Tsubasa" mini-shinkansen created? [Yamagata Prefecture]

The Yamagata Shinkansen, also known as "Tsubasa," is a direct train that runs between Tokyo Station and Yamagata Station and Shinjo Station in Yamagata Prefecture. In this article, we'll explain why this train was created. The Yamagata Shinkansen's "Tsubasa"...

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2024.06.20

From Osaka to Aomori in 16 hours! Japan's longest daytime express train, "Shiratori"

There used to be a limited express train called "Shiratori" operated by the Japanese National Railways (JNR) and JR, which ran over 1,000 km along the Sea of ​​Japan coast from Osaka Station to Aomori Station. When it was introduced in 1961, the...

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2024.06.18

[Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture] What is Yonezawa like? Learn about the region's history, tourist attractions, and local specialties...

It would be cool if you could explain smoothly when someone asks you, "What's XXX like?" This "Local Knowledge Treasure Box" is packed with trivia that will come in handy in such situations...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2024.06.17

Daisaku Soma Incident

The Soma Daisaku Incident: An attempted attack on the lord of the Tsugaru domain by samurai from the Nanbu clan, also known as the Chushingura of Michinoku...

The "Sōma Daisaku Incident" occurred over 200 years ago on May 24, 1821 (April 23, 1821). In an attempt to restore the honor of the domain, samurai from Morioka Domain attacked the ninth lord of Hirosaki Domain, Tsugaru Yasuchika, who was returning home from his alternate attendance period.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.06.14

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"Niji no Mart" is the kitchen of Hirosaki citizens, aiming to be a market that will last for 100 years! [Aomori Prefecture]

Located just a five-minute walk from Hirosaki Station, with an adjacent parking lot, it's easily accessible. Did you know that there's a food market in Hirosaki that sells everything, making it the kitchen of the locals? This time, we'll be introducing the Rainbow Mart in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture...

YokochiYokochi2024.06.13

[Fukushima Prefecture] The Abukuma River: A River Close to People's Lives | Tracing Its History and Landscape

This time, we will focus on the Abukuma River, a first-class river, and introduce the magnificent scenery that unfolds in the basin of Fukushima Prefecture. The Abukuma River has appeared in songs since ancient times, irrigating countless rice fields and transporting goods...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2024.06.12

[Iwate Prefecture] Participating in a demonstration experiment that allows you to use a JR ticket on the Yamada Line and 106 Express and Express Buses...

An experiment aimed at coexistence between the JR Yamada Line, which connects Morioka and Miyako, and the "106 (Hyakuroku) Limited Express/Express" bus route on National Route 106 will be conducted from April 1, 2024, to March 2025.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.06.11

After 40 years of competition, the local railroad and bus routes between Morioka and Miyako will now coexist! [Iwate Prefecture]

Public transportation services connecting Morioka City, the capital of Iwate Prefecture, and Miyako City, a core city in the Sanriku region, include JR East's Yamada Line and Iwate Kenpoku Bus's 106 Express Bus, which runs on National Route 106...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.06.06

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[2024 Edition] Flower events in Miyagi Prefecture from June to July where you can enjoy roses and hydrangeas!

June is the season when vibrant, vibrant flowers like roses and hydrangeas are in full bloom. In this article, we'll introduce you to some flower events in the Sendai area that decorate the area in June! Yakurai Garden (Kami Town)...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2024.06.05

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