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Legend of Princess Tatsuko of Lake Tazawa

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

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

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.11.15

Kamo Aquarium

[Yamagata] The world's largest variety of jellyfish on display! "Tsuruoka City Kamo Aquarium"

Tsuruoka City Kamo Aquarium is a municipal aquarium located in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture. Tsuruoka's dream aquarium boasts in the world. It boasts the largest jellyfish exhibition in the world, and also holds a show for sea cats feeding...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.11.15

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[Fukushima] Enjoy Lake Inawashiro, the 4th largest lake in Japan!

Do you know about 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 kind of lake it is. There...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.11.14

Hirosaki Castle

5 must-see sightseeing spots when visiting Aomori!

Aomori Prefecture is rich in nature, and there are many beautiful scenery that you will never see in other prefectures. As it is the northernmost tip of Tohoku, you may think it's a little far from the Kanto region or Kansai region...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.11.10

Kurikomayama

Enjoy the taste of Akita while watching the autumn leaves! 3 spots for autumn leaves in Akita

Enjoy the autumn flavors while watching the autumn leaves! Koyasukyo Onsen If you drive by car from Yuzawa Station in Akita Prefecture for about 40 minutes on a country road, you will see the hot spring town. Also known as Koyasukyo Onsen, this area is located on the side of the road...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.11.07

Kesennuma Oshima

[Miyagi] 3 recommended scenic spots along the coast

You can enjoy scenic views along the coast of Miyagi Prefecture, while also enjoying a variety of seafood. Oysters flow through the rivers as abundant nutrients from surrounding mountains flow into the Sanriku Sea...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.10.31

Exterior of Takahata Winery

[Takahata Town, Yamagata Prefecture] Located at 38 degrees north latitude, the same latitude as America's famous wine producing region Napa Valley...

Takahata Town is located in the southern part of Yamagata Prefecture and has long been a town with a thriving agricultural industry, including rice cultivation, grapes and La France. As for Delaware varieties, it boasts the largest number of shipments in the country by municipality...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.10.28

Inaniwa udon

[Akita] Full of attractive food and sightseeing! Yokote & Yuzawa area

A variety of attractive tourist destinations The locations, mainly in Yokote and Yuzawa City in Akita Prefecture, are famous for their many hot springs historically. Furthermore, there are famous spots with beautiful views of the mountains, centered around Mt. Kurikoma...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.10.27

Lake Hibara

Fukushima’s outdoor leisure mecca “Lake Hibara”

Lake Hibara is a very beautiful lake with a cobalt blue water surface located in the heart of Bandai Plateau in Fukushima Prefecture. It belongs to the national park "Bandai Asahi National Park", and the lake shore is approximately 32km, with a maximum depth of...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.10.27

Towada City Museum of Contemporary Art

[Aomori] Core facility of Arts Towada plan “Towada City Museum of Contemporary Art”

The Towada City Museum of Contemporary Art is an art museum located in Towada City, Aomori Prefecture, built in 2008. It is an open facility that offers new experiences and a core facility in the Arts Towada project...

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