Akita City, the prefectural capital of Akita Prefecture, is located close to the station. It's about a five-minute walk from the west exit of the station. Surrounded by banks and shops, it's a...
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There are three Hoshino Resorts hotels in Aomori Prefecture! If you choose a slightly higher-ranking hotel when traveling, you'll be able to create even better memories. There are also many hotels and...
Mount Adatara is an active volcano located in central Fukushima Prefecture, with an elevation of 1,718 meters. It has been selected as one of the 100 most famous mountains in Japan and one of the 100 most famous mountains in Utsukushima. Mount Adatara has appeared in various literary works since the time of the Manyoshu...
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Yamagata Prefecture, facing the Sea of Japan, is home to numerous famous hot springs. Some overlook the sea, while others are located deep in the mountains. You can enjoy bathing in these hot springs while immersing yourself in nature. This time, we'll introduce some of our most recommended...
Leaving the city of Sendai, we headed towards Sakunami on National Route 48. On the banks of the beautiful Shinkawa River, we came across a whiskey distillery. This is the Nikka Whisky Miyagikyo Distillery. It's the first authentic whiskey distillery in Japan...
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Located in the Esashi district of Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture, Esashi Fujiwara no Sato is a historical park that focuses on the rise and fall of the Oshu Fujiwara clan during the Heian period. It was the setting for the NHK historical drama "Honoo Tatsu" that aired in 1993.
Yamagata Prefecture's most famous product is undoubtedly cherries. Yamagata Prefecture accounts for approximately 70% of the nation's cherry production, and the peak harvest season is in the summer, when the prefecture is bustling with people who come to pick cherries.
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...
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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.
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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.".
