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[Aomori Prefecture] There are two world heritage sites in Tohoku! The charm of Japan's first World Heritage Site, Shirakami Sanchi...

We will introduce in detail the charm of "Shirakami Sanchi". Shirakami Sanchi is home to the world's largest virgin beech forest! The Shirakami Mountain Range has been registered as a World Heritage Site...

tryworks.okatryworks.oka2022.01.01

Does it last from late at night until morning? Kuroishiji Somin Festival, one of Japan's three great festivals [Iwate Prefecture]

There are many winter festivals in Tohoku, but one that stands out and has a long history is the ``Myokenzan Kuroishi Temple'' in Mizusawa Kuroishi-cho, Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture.

NEFT Editorial Department2021.10.22

An image that brings awareness to the five senses

[Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture] Stimulate your five senses at the "Sensory Museum"! Unknown in a mysterious space...

The Senses Museum is located in Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture. This museum focuses on the five senses: sight, hearing, smell, touch, and taste. ...

sugarsugar2018.09.18

Zao pot

[Zao Town, Miyagi Prefecture] The emerald green “Okama” is an exploding crater lake! Life and death...

Miyagi Prefecture is famous for its hot springs, skiing, and frost-covered trees. However, the most representative spot is ``Okama''...

sugarsugar2018.09.16

Hotokegaura

[Shimokita Peninsula, Aomori Prefecture] Hotsugaura is a scenic spot where the gods descend! Get the water of immortality

On the Shimokita Peninsula in Aomori Prefecture, there is a scenic spot called Hotokegaura, which is lined with large strangely shaped rocks. It is a very strange and mysterious sight. Strangely shaped rocks...

sugarsugar2018.09.09

Shiroishi Castle

[Shiraishi City, Miyagi Prefecture] Specialty gourmet food around Shiroishi Castle! Experience the history of Shiroishi through food

Speaking of Shiroishi Castle, many people have an image of Kojuro Katakura. Kojuro Katakura was loved by people of the time such as Hideyoshi and Ieyasu. Cherry blossoms in spring...

sugarsugar2018.09.09

Five-storied pagoda

[Haguro Town, Yamagata Prefecture] Mt. Haguro is a sacred place for mountain training! Five-storied pagoda, Jisugi cedar, matchmaking shrine, etc...

Speaking of Yamagata's Dewa Sanzan, it refers to Mt. Haguro, Mt. Yudono, and Mt. Gassan. This Sanzan is a famous place for Shugen ascetic practices throughout the country. Its core is dedicated to the god of the three mountains...

sugarsugar2018.09.08

Zuishinmon

Enjoy the tranquility and bustle of Sendai Toshogu Shrine! [Miyagi Prefecture]

Toshogu Shrine is a venerable shrine that enshrines Tokugawa Ieyasu. Many of you may have visited Nikko Toshogu Shrine during a school trip. ...

Chimon2018.09.08

16 Rakan Rocks

Sixteen Arahant Rocks are the cliff Buddha with the sea in the background! It is also famous as a sunset spot [Yamagata Prefecture's Yu...

One of the famous spots in Yamagata Prefecture is Juroku Rakan Rock. This 16 Arhat Rock is a stone Buddha that has withstood rough waves for more than 150 years, and is...

sugarsugar2018.09.06

[Akita Prefecture] Enjoy the taste, scenery, and leisure at Nikaho Plateau

"Nikaho Plateau" is a hilly area that spreads out at the northern foot of Mt. Chokai, one of the most prominent volcanoes in Tohoku. The altitude is about 500 meters, and there are spacious meadows and...

akoako2018.06.22

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