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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

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[Miyagi] A fusion of nature and culture in Akiu! Heal your body and mind at the Tenshukaku Natural Park!

Akiu is the hot spring resort in Sendai. The charm of Akiu is that you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of each season. The scenery created by nature, such as Lei Gorge and Akiu Otaki, is also nice, but...

Chimon2017.06.01

Onagawa Station

It is no longer at the level of reconstruction! ? Amazing reconstruction in front of Onagawa Station

Six years have passed since the disaster. Onagawa Town, Miyagi Prefecture has developed into a rich and beautiful tourist destination. I hope they will learn about the charms of the town itself, not as a tour of the disaster-stricken areas. Such thoughts create a new Onagawa...

Chimon2017.05.31

Akiu Otaki

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

A huge waterfall with a width of 6m and a total drop of 55m. Did you know that Sendai is a scenic spot that is one of Japan's three famous waterfalls and is designated as a nationally-established scenic spot? If there are such famous spots, then summer...

Chimon2017.05.26

[Akita] Enjoy flowers, historical sites, and hot springs at the same time! Yurihonjo City Historic Site “Honjo Park”

Honjo Park, located in Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture, is known as a famous spot where cherry blossoms and azaleas are the most famous Japanese spring flowers blooming in full bloom. In mid-April, cherry blossom viewing stalls lined up, and nearby residents...

akoako2017.05.24

[Morioka, Iwate Prefecture] Let's go to Morioka Castle Ruins Park by Denden Mushi! A solid stone with a history...

A famous spot in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, is Morioka Castle Ruins. While feeling the remnants of the castle that is no longer in the future, the viewing of the stone walls that still stand out gives you a sense of emotion and eternal beauty. This time, we will talk about Morioka...

sugarsugar2017.05.21

[Ninohe District, Iwate Prefecture] Iwate Children's Forest is the largest children's center in Iwate Prefecture! For children...

Iwate Children's Forest is a large children's center located in Ichinohe Town, Ninohe District, Iwate Prefecture. The total construction cost is 5.8 billion yen and the site area is approximately 30 hectares. The vast lot offers a variety of things to enjoy, both inside and outside...

sugarsugar2017.05.19

[Aomori] From famous hot springs to secret hot springs! These are the recommended hot springs and famous hotels in Aomori Prefecture!

Aomori Prefecture, located in the northernmost part of the Tohoku region, is an area where the cold is even more severe. When traveling to Aomori Prefecture, you want to gently warm your body at a hot spring. Everywhere in the prefecture...

HarumakiHarumaki2017.05.16

[Fukushima] There are caves, waterfalls, and of course you can expect good fortune ♪ Wonder World...

Nakano Fudoson is popular among the locals as "Nakano's Fudo-sama." Many people are busy with first visits to shrines, year-end festivals, and fireworks displays, but for some reason it is not well known to people outside the prefecture. Where do you see...

HazukiiHazukii2017.05.12

[Iwate] Special feature on the highlights of the two major zoos! Morioka City Zoological Park and Iwate Safari Park

When it comes to zoos in Iwate, there are Iwate Safari Park and Morioka City Zoo Park. These are Iwate's two major zoos and are loved by locals and tourists. This time, we'll be offering these two zoos...

sugarsugar2017.05.11

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