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16 Rakan Rocks

The Juroku Rakan Rocks are cliff-carved Buddha statues with the sea as a backdrop! They're also famous as a sunset spot [Yamagata Prefecture...

One of Yamagata Prefecture's most famous spots is the Juroku Rakan Rocks. These rocks are rock-carved Buddha statues that have survived the rough waves for over 150 years, making them extremely rare even in Japan.

sugarsugar2018.09.06

F-4 fighter

[Misawa City, Aomori Prefecture] Misawa Aviation Science Museum: A wide selection of rare aircraft! Air Pocket...

The Aomori Prefectural Misawa Aviation and Science Museum is one of the largest aeronautical science museums in Japan. The museum also boasts a large expanse of grounds outside the museum, the size of two Tokyo Domes. "Misawa...".

sugarsugar2018.09.06

secret garden

[Iwase District, Fukushima Prefecture] British Hills is a spot where medieval England is recreated...

In fact, there is "UK" on the Hatori Plateau in Fukushima. From buildings to furnishings, there is England, where everything is particular about everything. Even if you say England, it's a big deal anyway...

sugarsugar2018.09.06

Dazai Osamu Memorial Hall "Shayokan"

The birthplace of novelist Dazai Osamu, "Shayokan," is a huge mansion of 680 tsubo! [Goshogawara City, Aomori Prefecture]

Kanagi-cho, Goshogawara City, Aomori Prefecture, is known as the birthplace and home of novelist Osamu Dazai. This time, we will introduce some of his masterpieces, such as "No Longer Human" and "Shayo," which are still read today.

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2018.06.27

Namahage

The Namahage Museum and the Oga Mayama Legend Museum are gathered together...

The Oga Mayama Denshokan shows the legend of "Namahage" through skits. Namahage, the visitor god, is a national tradition that represents Oga city in Akita Prefecture, and has been designated as an intangible important cultural property in the country...

sugarsugar2018.06.26

[Tendo City, Yamagata Prefecture] The sacred place of the unprecedented shogi boom "March Comes in Like a Lion"! Shogi Museum and...

The world of shogi has been extremely hot lately. Popular figures such as Kato Hifumi and Fujii 4-dan have emerged, and it's truly a shogi fever. The shogi-themed manga "March Comes in Like a Lion" has also been adapted into a live-action film...

sugarsugar2018.06.25

Akita dog

[Odate City, Akita Prefecture] Akita Inu dogs are attracting attention from all over the world! Introducing spots where you can meet people

The number of people who love Akita dogs is rapidly increasing. Akita dogs are also designated as natural monuments. It's not easy to meet. Triangle ears, round tail...

sugarsugar2018.06.24

The Hakkoda Maru, a ferryboat from the past, is brought back to life! Experience the eternal history of the ship...

A five-minute walk from Aomori Station will take you to the Hakkoda Maru, the Seikan Ferry. This is the last ferry on the Seikan route, departing from Aomori and arriving in Hakodate, and its beautiful lemon yellow hull...

sugarsugar2018.06.23

[Akita Prefecture] Enjoy the taste, scenery, and leisure at Nikaho Plateau

The Nikaho Plateau is a hilly region that spreads out at the northern foot of Mount Chokai, one of the most prominent volcanoes in Tohoku. At an elevation of about 500 meters, it is home to expansive meadows and marshes, as well as flowers that bloom throughout the seasons.

akoako2018.06.22

[Tamura District, Fukushima Prefecture] “Licca-chan Castle” is the castle where Licca-chan lives! Ori...

One thing that every girl has played with at least once is dress-up dolls. And among the dress-up dolls, Licca-chan is particularly popular, and everyone knows. That Licca...

sugarsugar2018.06.21

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