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Nansho-so, a Meiji era mansion remaining in Morioka [Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture]

Have you heard of Nansho-so, a Meiji-era mansion that remains in Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture? The mansion has changed hands many times since the Meiji era, undergoing expansion and renovation, and being at the mercy of the times, but it has remained in Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture...

Editorial staffEditorial staff2023.10.13

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[Yamagata Prefecture] 7 Winery Tours, Experiences, and Tastings in Yamagata, the Wine Kingdom of Tohoku!

Yamagata Prefecture, the leading "wine kingdom" in the Tohoku region, is home to a variety of wineries throughout the prefecture. This time, we'll be sharing trivia about Yamagata's wines, as well as offering tours of breweries, winemaking experiences, and tastings...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2023.10.11

The gate of Yokoyama Fudoson

One of Japan's three Fudo temples is in Miyagi Prefecture? Yokoyama Fudoson at Daitokuji Temple in Tome City [Miyagi Prefecture]

Sendai City is located in the center of Miyagi Prefecture. About 80km northeast of there, in Tome City, is Daitokuji Temple's Yokoyama Fudoson. The Acala enshrined there...

AoiwaAoiwa2023.10.10

Aomori Senbero

Introducing 5 "senbero" style izakayas and standing bars lining the streets in front of Aomori Station! [Aomori Prefecture]

Aomori City, a port city at the very back of the vast Mutsu Bay and the prefectural capital with a population of approximately 270,000, will be revitalized with the return of its long-awaited Nebuta Festival in early August 2023, after being canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2023.10.06

Kamiwarizaki

A god splits the cape in half, along with the whale! "Kamiwarizaki" (Kamiwari Cape), where the legend of the god splits the cape in half (Miyagi Prefecture)

Kamiwarizaki, a scenic spot in Minamisanriku Town, Motoyoshi District, Miyagi Prefecture, is a famous tourist destination that is often heard of by people living in Miyagi Prefecture. However, many people don't know what it's actually like...

AoiwaAoiwa2023.10.05

We tried weaving in the Okitama region of Yamagata Prefecture, known as the "town of textiles"!

The Okitama region, located in the southern inland area of ​​Yamagata Prefecture, is divided into three cities and five towns: Yonezawa City, Takahata Town, Nanyo City, Shirataka Town, Nagai City, Kawanishi Town, Iide Town, and Oguni Town. Of these, Yonezawa City...

ikokeikoke2023.10.04

Entrance to Aoma Shrine

Aoma Shrine (Miyagi Prefecture), a shrine dedicated to the three gods of light: the moon, the stars, and the sun

Aoso Shrine is located near the Miyagi Prefectural Forest in Iwakiri, Miyagino Ward, Sendai City, near the border between Sendai City and Rifu Town. Nearby are the historic ruins of Iwakiri Castle and the Miyagi Prefectural General Athletic Park Grand...

AoiwaAoiwa2023.10.03

The Narrow Road to the Deep North 7

[Series: Following the Narrow Road to the Deep North ⑦] The journey is finally coming to an end, from Dewa to Uzen, and then to the north...

On June 10th, Genroku 2 (July 26th, 1689 in the Gregorian calendar), when Matsuo Basho and Kawai Sora departed from Mount Haguro, Basho, perhaps due to fatigue, borrowed a horse to descend the mountain...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2023.10.02

[Ryozen Town, Fukushima Prefecture] Full of nature! Play and learn at Ryozen Children's Village

Ryozen Children's Village is located at the foot of Mount Ryozen, a Fukushima Prefectural Natural Park. It is a place where children can play physically in a natural environment and experience art indoors.

natsukinatsuki2023.09.29

[Shimogo Town, Fukushima Prefecture] Recommended for the autumn foliage season! A stroll through Kannonuma Forest Park

Shimogo Town is famous for the ancient rock formations of Tonohetsuri and Ouchijuku, which still retains its traditional charm, but there's more to the town than that. We recommend visiting the area during the autumn outing season for its breathtaking views...

natsukinatsuki2023.09.28

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