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Not just rice paddy art! "Winter rice paddy art" made with footprints in the snow [Aomori]...

Inakadate Village in Aomori Prefecture is known for its famous "rice field art." Located in the central part of Aomori Prefecture, Inakadate Village is also the birthplace of northern rice cultivation culture, and rice cultivation is thriving...

Editorial staffEditorial staff2022.02.28

Fresh oysters

Oyster-based processed foods like "Oyster Miso" and "Oysters Boiled in Water" make perfect souvenirs! [Miyagi Prefecture]

Hiroshima Prefecture is famous for its oysters, but Miyagi Prefecture boasts the second-highest oyster farming yield in Japan in 2020. Miyagi Prefecture also has a wide variety of processed oyster products. Oyster souvenirs are a great way to...

tryworks.okatryworks.oka2022.02.26

What is Tsukuishi? A detailed introduction to the mysterious stone depicted in Kunio Yanagita's Tales of Tono [Iwa...

In Ayaori-cho, Tono City, Iwate Prefecture, there remains a mysterious stone known as "Tsukiishi." It consists of two stones lined up like a platform with a huge capstone on top, allowing one to pass under it like a torii gate. Folklorist Yanagida...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.02.25

A stone monument engraved with the Freemason mark near the site of the main gate of Sendai Castle

A Freemason stone monument near the site of Sendai castle's main gate? Investigating the mystery of Sendai!.

In Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, there is Sendai Castle (Aoba Castle), the castle of Date Masamune. Near the site of the main gate, there is a stone monument that appears to belong to the Freemasons, and it has become a bit of an urban legend...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2022.02.22

Miyagi Prefecture: A tour of famous footbath hot springs | Recommended footbath spots in Akiu, Sakunami, and Naruko...

A must-see for footbath lovers! We'll introduce you to some footbath spots where you can easily enjoy Miyagi Prefecture's famous hot springs. Miyagi Prefecture is home to many famous hot springs, but there are also plenty of other places to enjoy a footbath while sightseeing, touring, or just for a quick...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2022.02.20

Grilled scallops

[Aomori Prefecture] Enjoy the taste of Mutsu Bay scallops in local cuisine!

The sweet taste of scallops is unbeatable. Aomori Prefecture is the second largest scallop catch after Hokkaido. Scallop farming is particularly prevalent. And in Aomori...

tryworks.okatryworks.oka2022.02.16

Ishinomaki Genki Market

Ishinomaki Genki Market, where delicious food from off the coast of Kinkazan is gathered, is a hot spot! [Miyagi Prefecture]

Ishinomaki Genki Market opened in 2017 along the Kitakami River in Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, which was severely damaged by the earthquake. It is a market where you can enjoy the energy and deliciousness of Ishinomaki City.

tryworks.okatryworks.oka2022.02.15

Rime Trees of Zao②

[Yamagata Prefecture] See the natural artwork "Snow Monsters" at Zao Onsen Ski Resort!

Have you heard of the many white "snow monsters" that can be seen at Zao Onsen Ski Resort in Yamagata Prefecture? These impressive frost-covered trees are works of art created by nature! They can only be seen in winter...

tryworks.okatryworks.oka2022.02.14

[Aomori Prefecture] The spectacle of "Senbon Torii" - the endless vermilion torii gates

When you think of Inari shrines, the red torii gates are what make them stand out, but the highlight is the vermilion torii gates seen at Takayama Inari Shrine in Aomori Prefecture, at the northern tip of Honshu. In snowy Aomori Prefecture, the vermilion torii gates stand in a garden buried in white snow...

tryworks.okatryworks.oka2022.02.13

[Miyagi Prefecture] A trip to Tohoku's terroage region | A moving experience in search of the finest flavors

Are you familiar with the term "terroage"? This is a term coined by Akiu Winery's CEO, Mr. Mori. At Terroage Tohoku, we are a tour company that embodies the idea that "the best flavor comes from the place of origin.".

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2022.02.10

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