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The sparkling blue Aoike Pond in summer ©Fukaura Town

New discoveries are being made one after another! Juniko Lakes, a group of 33 lakes and ponds scattered among the forests of the Shirakami-Sanchi Mountains...

Juniko Lakes (Juniko) is a collective term for an area in southwestern Aomori Prefecture that includes many lakes and ponds nestled in a forested area at an altitude of about 150 meters, extending from the Shirakami-Sanchi World Heritage Site. There are 33 lakes and ponds in total.

NORIJUNNORIJUN2026.03.05

Tsurunomai Bridge - Evening view

What is Tsuru-no-Mai Bridge, the longest triple-arch wooden bridge in Japan, located in Tsuruta Town, Aomori Prefecture?

Tsuru-no-Mai Bridge in Tsuruta Town, Aomori Prefecture, is the longest triple-arch wooden bridge in Japan, stretching over 300 meters in length. With Mount Iwaki, Tsuru-no-Mai Bridge (also known as the Mawari-zeki Otameike Pond) in the background...

RyokoRyoko2026.01.08

Only see it now! 4 spots in Fukushima Prefecture where you can see spectacular winter views

Snow, ice, and cold winds. Fukushima Prefecture is hit by bitterly cold winters, but it is precisely because of this cold that some beautiful scenery can be seen. This time, we will introduce some of the most thrilling winter scenery...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2026.01.05

Sea of ​​clouds and Mt. Iwate seen from Hachimantai

Is Hachimantai the table mountain of Tohoku? A highland paradise made up of volcanoes and marshes...

Hachimantai, which straddles Iwate and Akita prefectures, is a mountainous region with a gentle slope at an elevation of 1,614 meters, and is a naturally rich area that is counted among Japan's 100 most famous mountains. Towada Hachimantai is a...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2025.06.25

Katanuma

What is Katanuma? | A highly acidic lake in Naruko Onsen where even fish cannot live...

Located in the Naruko Onsen area of ​​Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, Katanuma is known as a highly acidic crater lake, which is extremely rare even in Japan. The emerald green surface of the lake captivates all who visit.

Editorial staffEditorial staff2025.06.24

[Mt. Chokai-Tobishima Geopark: Nikaho (1)] Nikaho, a place that is comparable to Matsushima, but was hit by a major earthquake...

Nikaho City (Akita Prefecture) is located at the foot of Mount Chokai and is part of the "Mount Chokai-Tobishima Geopark" along with the Yurihonjo area in Akita Prefecture and the Sakata, Yuza, and Tobishima areas in Yamagata Prefecture.

NORIJUNNORIJUN2024.11.07

Tohoku Autumn Foliage Driving Map: Fukushima Edition: Recommended Driving Courses and Surrounding Area Tours...

In Fukushima Prefecture, the southernmost of the six Tohoku prefectures, autumn leaves are reaching their peak in the mountainous region of Aizu and the highlands of Urabandai. The leaves are just beginning to change color in the warmer Hamadori and Nakadori areas.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.11.06

Image of Kujukushima (Kizakata)

The mystical landscape of Kisakata and Kujukushima, which Matsuo Basho was deeply moved by [Akita Prefecture]...

Kisakata and Kujukushima Islands are a scenic spot located on the Sea of ​​Japan coast of Nikaho City, at the northern foot of Mount Chokai, which towers over the border between Akita and Yamagata prefectures. Rice paddies dot the countryside here and there...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2024.11.05

Tohoku Autumn Foliage Driving Map: Miyagi Edition: Recommended driving courses and surrounding areas...

In this article, we will introduce three recommended autumn foliage driving routes in Miyagi Prefecture and the delicious local specialties in the surrounding areas. From the northern and southern parts of the prefecture, you can enjoy classic...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.11.01

Tohoku Autumn Foliage Driving Map: Yamagata Edition: Recommended Driving Courses and Surrounding Area Tours...

In Yamagata Prefecture, autumn leaves have already begun to turn red around highland driving routes such as the Zao and Azuma mountain ranges, and are now at their peak. However, they will soon begin to descend into the countryside. In this article, we will introduce the best autumn leaves to see in November.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.10.30

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