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Legend of the buried gold treasure of the Fujiwara clan of Oshu! What is Kinkeiyama in Hiraizumi? [Iwate Prefecture]

When people think of buried treasure in Japan, many may think of the Tokugawa buried treasure, but legends of buried treasure actually exist all over Japan. There is a mountain in Hiraizumi, Iwate Prefecture, where such a legend still remains...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.08.06

[Akita] A panoramic view of the Kubota Castle ruins! Art and views from the Akita Museum of Art

The Akita Museum of Art is located across the road from Senshu Park, the site of Kubota Castle, famous for its cherry blossoms. Located just a five-minute walk from Akita Station, the museum is a great place to stop by if you're just sightseeing in Akita.

akoako2017.08.03

Akita's Kitchen, Akita Citizens' Market: Everything from dinner ingredients to souvenirs!

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...

akoako2017.07.29

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[Aomori] Enjoy a higher level of Aomori Prefecture with a stay at the coveted Hoshino Resorts!

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...

HarumakiHarumaki2017.07.19

[Fukushima] Gaze at the "real sky" and soak in hot springs. Refresh yourself at Mount Adatara...

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...

HazukiHazuki2017.07.13

Lots of unique hot springs! Hot spring inns you'll want to visit on your trip to Yamagata Prefecture

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...

HarumakiHarumaki2017.07.08

Nikka Whisky Miyagikyo Distillery

[Miyagi Prefecture] Enjoy free tastings at the Nikka Whisky Miyagikyo Distillery...

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...

Chimon2017.06.28

Esashi Fujiwara Village "Main Gate of the Government Office"

Esashi Fujiwara Village is a famous filming location for historical dramas! See, touch, and experience the beauty of the Heian period...

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.

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.06.18

[Yamagata] Sato Nishiki and Beni Sayaka... Cherry picking in Yamagata...

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.

HarumakiHarumaki2017.06.16

[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

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