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Ginzan Onsen

Experience the romance of the Taisho era! 5 popular gourmet foods at Ginzan Onsen, Yamagata Prefecture

Ginzan Onsen is located in the mountains a short distance from the city of Obanazawa in Yamagata Prefecture. This famous hot spring is known nationwide as the setting for the NHK morning drama series "Oshin." During the Taisho era,...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.11.27

Port Tower Selion

Akita City Port Tower Selion

Selion, a grand panoramic view stretching 100 meters above ground, is made up of three buildings: Port Tower Selion, Selion Rista, and Selion Plaza. It opened in 1994 and has been open to the public since 2010.

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.11.25

Ishinomori Manga Museum

[Miyagi] Kamen Rider and Cyborg 009! The world of manga artist Shotaro Ishinomori...

Ishinomori Manga Museum is a museum in Ishinomaki City that exhibits the works of Shotaro Ishinomori, a manga artist from Miyagi Prefecture. He is known for his many masterpieces, including Kamen Rider and Cyborg 009, and is a "manga...".

Chimon2016.11.25

Sendai City Astronomical Observatory - Exterior

[Miyagi] A spacious exhibition room and a night planetarium! Learn about the universe at Sendai City Astronomical Observatory

Sendai City Astronomical Observatory is located on the outskirts of a quiet residential area, a 30-minute drive from Sendai Station. It relocated from Nishi Park to Nishigaoka in 2008 and reopened. It's a place where anyone can feel closer to space...

Chimon2016.11.15

The Legend of Princess Tatsuko of Lake Tazawa

What is the mysterious "Legend of Princess Tatsuko" that is passed down in Lake Tazawa, the deepest lake in Japan? [Akita Prefecture]

Lake Tazawa is located about a 10-minute bus ride from Tazawako Station on the Akita Shinkansen Komachi line. Lake Tazawa, the deepest lake in Japan, has an area of ​​25.8 square kilometers...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.11.15

Kamo Aquarium

[Yamagata] Tsuruoka City Kamo Aquarium: Home to the world's largest variety of jellyfish!

Tsuruoka Kamo Aquarium is a municipal aquarium located in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture. Tsuruoka's world-famous dream aquarium boasts the world's largest variety of jellyfish on display, and also features a feeding show for black-tailed gulls.

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.11.15

swan

[Fukushima] Enjoy Lake Inawashiro, Japan's fourth largest lake!

Have you heard of Lake Inawashiro? Lake Inawashiro is located in the center of Fukushima Prefecture and is the fourth largest lake in Japan! You'll want to go and see what it's like.

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.11.14

Hirosaki Castle

5 must-see tourist spots in Aomori!

Aomori Prefecture, rich in nature, is home to many beautiful sights that you will never see in other prefectures. As the northernmost prefecture in Tohoku, you might think it's a bit far to get there from the Kanto or Kansai regions...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.11.10

Mount Kurikoma

Enjoy the flavors of Akita while admiring the autumn leaves! 3 recommended spots to see the autumn leaves in Akita

Enjoy the flavors of autumn while viewing the autumn leaves! Oyasukyo Onsen A 40-minute drive along a country road from Yuzawa Station in Akita Prefecture brings the hot spring town into view. This area, also known as Oyasukyo Onsen, is located on the other side of the road...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.11.07

Kesennuma Oshima

[Miyagi] 3 Recommended Scenic Spots Along the Sea

Along the coast of Miyagi Prefecture, you can enjoy beautiful scenery and a wide variety of seafood. The Sanriku Sea receives abundant nutrients from the surrounding mountains via rivers, making it ideal for oysters.

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.10.31

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