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Let's go see the natural Akita cedars [2] A forest of natural Akita cedars with giant trees over 200 years old

In "Let's go see natural Akita cedars" [1], we introduced some representative old Akita cedar trees and the natural forests where they grow. Here, you can enjoy a leisurely walk along well-maintained trails...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2025.09.16

Let's go see the natural Akita cedars [1] The striking natural Akita cedars

Cedar is a tree native to Japan, and fossils dating back approximately 5.3 million years have been discovered in Akita Prefecture. Archaeological excavations have since revealed that humans used cedar trees during the early Jomon period.

NORIJUNNORIJUN2025.09.11

A town that is one of Japan's three largest frontier settlements! Explore its history filled with frontier spirit...

Did you know that there are areas known as the "Three Great Frontiers of Japan"? They are Towada City in Aomori Prefecture, Kawaminami Town in Miyazaki Prefecture, and Yabuki Town in Nishishirakawa District, Fukushima Prefecture, which we will introduce here. Now...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2025.09.08

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

Is "Hachimantai" Table Mountain in Tohoku? A paradise on a plateau between volcanoes and marsh...

Hachimantai, which spans Iwate and Akita prefectures, is a mountainous region with a gentle mountain profile at an altitude of 1,614 meters, and is an area rich in nature, making it one of Japan's 100 most famous mountains. Towada Hachi...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2025.06.25

What does this catchphrase mean, "a town where you can meet two universes?" [Fuku...

Takine-cho, Tamura City, located almost in the center of Fukushima Prefecture, has the catchphrase "a town where you can meet two universes." This time we will introduce the mystery of Takine Town, hidden in the underground and the sky...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2025.06.20

Akita Cedar, which has been close to people's lives since ancient times, is a close look at the reasons and secrets [Akita Prefecture]

Japan's forest area is as much as 67% of the country's land area. Akita Prefecture has a forest rate of 72%, which is above the average, and broad-leaved trees mainly consist of beech trees from the World Heritage Site Shiragami Mountains (Shiragami Sanchi/Akita/Aomori Prefecture)...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2025.05.14

Power spot

Introducing 3 "special" power spots that lie in Bandai Atami Onsen [Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture]

Bandai Atami Onsen, located in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture, is a hot spring resort that is widely known nationwide. Another point is that it is easily accessible from the city and is easy to visit by car or train. However, in fact, only the hot springs...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2025.04.24

Sendai Glamping

Enjoy glamping in Sendai City that will make you feel like traveling abroad! [Miyagi Prefecture]

Many glamping facilities have been established in Miyagi Prefecture for some time, and Sendai, a city in particular, has a large area and is home to a large nature area, so there are many facilities in the city. This article...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2025.04.17

Miyagi Glamping

Is the sushi restaurant owner? Introducing a unique glamping facility [Miyagi Prefecture]

Among the six Tohoku prefectures in Miyagi Prefecture, there are a large number of glamping facilities, so it's hard to decide where to stay. In this article, we will introduce the following topics: Togata Onsen (and...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2025.04.09

Large meanders of Mt. Nanaza and Yoneshiro River from "Kimimachisaka" ©Lande

"Kimimachisaka" associated with the sacred mountain "Nanazazan" and Emperor Meiji [Noshiro City, Akita Prefecture]

Futatsui is an area located in the eastern part of Noshiro City, Akita Prefecture, and was once an independent municipality as Futatsui Town. It merged with Noshiro City in 2006 (Heisei 18), and is currently a...

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