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Mysterious World Heritage Site “Shirakami Mountains”! Vast primeval beech forest and magnificent nature

Akita Prefecture is a prefecture facing the lush green Sea of ​​Japan, blessed with nature. Shirakami Mountains is one of the first places in Akita Prefecture that people and tourists imagine when they are called "massive nature." this time...

akoako2017.03.30

Anno Falls

Ranked second in Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls! Yasu Falls in Akita Prefecture

Second place in Japan's 100 Falls Yasuno Waterfalls in Akita Prefecture is a famous waterfall that has been selected as the second place in Japan's 100 Falls. It is approximately 800 meters above sea level, and is quite impressive, but it is different from a normal waterfall...

NEFT Editorial Department2017.03.14

Recommended for improving your luck! A trip to visit power spots in Iwate Prefecture!

A power spot that will boost your luck just by visiting. It's been so popular these days! This time we've gathered some power spots in Iwate Prefecture! A must-see for those who are worried about something or want to get a fresh start...

NEFT Editorial Department2016.12.28

mountain temple

Let's fully enjoy Tateishokuji Temple (Yamadera), one of Yamagata's leading sightseeing spots!

Commonly known as "Yamaji" in Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture, is one of the prefecture's most famous tourist spots. You will climb the stone steps to Tateishiji Temple, which is at the top. After climbing, the view is truly spectacular! Tourists come constantly afterwards...

NEFT Editorial Department2016.11.30

Matsushima Kanejima

[Miyagi] Matsushima, one of the three most scenic spots in Japan along with Miyajima and Amanohashidate

Matsushima is a general term for Matsushima Bay in Miyagi Prefecture, the surrounding area of ​​the 260 islands, and the hills surrounding the area. The rias coast, which has been eroding over many years, is now woven into the...

NEFT Editorial Department2016.10.24

Lake Inawashiro

[Fukushima] Lake Inawashiro, the fourth largest lake in Japan

Lake Inawashiro is located in the central part of Fukushima Prefecture, south of Mt. Aizu Bandai, which is likened to Aizu Fuji, and is known as the fourth largest lake in the country. This lake is a fault that dates back to about 23 million years ago...

NEFT Editorial Department2016.10.18

Ryusendo Cave

[Iwate] Ryusendo Cave, one of the three largest limestone caves in Japan

Ryusen Cave is a stalactite cave located in Iwaizumi Town, Iwate Prefecture, and is also known as Iwaizumi Wakkutsu. With a total length of about 1,200m and an elevation difference of about 249m, it is located in Akiyoshido and Kochi prefectures in Yamaguchi Prefecture...

NEFT Editorial Department2016.10.14

Hakkoda Mountains

[Aomori] Mt. Hakkoda, a volcanic group consisting of 18 mountains with Mt. Odake as its main peak

Hakkoda, one of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains Hakkoda is a general term for several volcanoes located on the south side of Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture, and is counted as one of the 100 Famous Mountains in Japan. Rather than having a mountain called Mt. Hakkoda, Mt. Odake (...

NEFT Editorial Department2016.10.13

Adatara Mountain

Mt. Adatara, an active volcano in Fukushima that is counted as one of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains

Adachi Tara, an active volcano that is still being observed to this day, is an active volcano in Fukushima Prefecture that has been loved by many people, and has appeared in the Manyoshu and Takamura Kotaro's Chieko Sho. Bandai Asahi National Park...

NEFT Editorial Department2016.10.11

Geibikei Gorge

Geibikei, a hidden gem in Iwate that even some locals don't know about

Eihanekei, which is said to have been an absolute hidden area since before the Meiji period, was sometimes unknown to even those living nearby, and was designated as the first national scenic spot in Iwate Prefecture (1923). Erosion of limestone...

NEFT Editorial Department2016.10.11

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