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[Iwaki] Fun and delicious! Tomato theme park "Wonder Farm"...

Iwaki, blessed with abundant sunshine, is a famous tomato-producing region. Tomatoes grown in plenty of sunlight are not only delicious, but also contain many healthy ingredients. In Iwaki...

HazukiHazuki2017.06.16

A famous spot just a 5-minute walk from Akita Station! Historical park "Senshu Park"

A five-minute walk from the west exit of Akita Station will take you to a large park hidden among the shops and buildings. Lotus flowers bloom in the large moat in season, and the pond is filled with fish.

akoako2017.06.16

Kappa Falls (Tono City, Iwate Prefecture)

Tono's yokai spot "Kappa Pond" - get a kappa capture permit and go kappa fishing!.

Since the publication of "The Tales of Tono" by Kunio Yanagita, the founder of Japanese folklore studies, Tono City in Iwate Prefecture has become famous as one of Japan's leading "hometowns of yokai.".

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.06.09

Castle tower natural park 1

[Miyagi] Akiu's nature and culture come together! Relax your body and mind at Tenshukaku Nature Park!

Akiu is known as Sendai's hot spring resort. The charm of Akiu is that you can enjoy beautiful scenery throughout the seasons. While the natural scenery of Rairaikyo Gorge and Akiu Otaki Falls is wonderful, if you're lucky enough to visit...

Chimon2017.06.01

Onagawa Station

It's no longer just a matter of restoration!? The restoration in front of Onagawa Station is incredible

Six years have passed since the disaster. Onagawa Town in Miyagi Prefecture has developed into a rich and beautiful tourist destination. We want people to experience the charm of the town itself, rather than just seeing it as a disaster area tour. This desire is what is creating a new Onagawa...

Chimon2017.05.31

Akiu Otaki Falls

[Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture] I walked to the basin of Akiu Falls, one of Japan's three most famous waterfalls!

A huge waterfall with a width of 6m and a total drop of 55m. It is one of Japan's Three Greatest Waterfalls, one of Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls, and a designated National Place of Scenic Beauty. Did you know that you can see this scenic spot in Sendai? If such a famous spot exists, why not visit it in the summer?.

Chimon2017.05.26

[Akita] Enjoy flowers, historical sites, and hot springs all at once! Honjo Park, a historical site in Yurihonjo City

Honjo Park in Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture, is known as a famous spot where cherry blossoms, azaleas, and other typical spring flowers in Japan bloom in profusion. In mid-April, cherry blossom viewing stalls line the park, attracting many visitors from the local area...

akoako2017.05.24

[Morioka, Iwate Prefecture] Take a ride on the Dendenmushi train to Morioka Castle Ruins Park! A historic, imposing stone...

One of the most famous spots in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, is the ruins of Morioka Castle. While gazing at the remnants of the now-defunct castle, the still-standing stone walls evoke a sense of atmosphere and eternal beauty. This time, we'll be talking about Morioka...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.05.21

[Aomori] From famous hot springs to hidden hot springs! Here are the recommended hot springs and famous inns in Aomori Prefecture!

Located in the northernmost part of the Tohoku region, Aomori Prefecture is an area where the cold can be particularly severe. When traveling to Aomori, you'll want to warm up your body in a hot spring. There are hot springs all over the prefecture...

HarumakiHarumaki2017.05.16

[Fukushima] A wonderland with caves, waterfalls, and of course, divine blessings!.

Nakano Fudoson, affectionately known locally as "Nakano's Fudo-sama," is a shrine that is crowded with people for New Year's visits, New Year's festivals, and fireworks displays, but for some reason, it is not well known among people outside the prefecture. Highlights...

HazukiHazuki2017.05.12

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