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[Yamagata Prefecture] Why not enjoy watching the history of safflower culture from Yamaji Temple's "Tateishi-ji"?

Did you know that the prefecture flowers of Yamagata Prefecture are "safflowers"? Yamagata Prefecture is the highest safflower production in Japan. Tracing history, Yamagata Prefecture was the number one safflower producer in Japan even in the early Edo period...

tryworks.okatryworks.oka2022.03.19

What is a sequel? A detailed introduction to the mysterious stones drawn by Yanagita Kunio in Tono Monogatari [Rock...

In Ayaori-cho, Tono City, Iwate Prefecture, there is a mysterious stone called "Sekai Stone" that can be placed on two stones lined up like two platforms and passed underneath like a torii gate. Yanagida, a folklorist...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.02.25

Zao's ice tree ②

[Yamagata Prefecture] See the natural art work “Snow Monster” at Zao Onsen Ski Resort!

Do you know the many white "snow monsters" that you can see at Zao Onsen Ski Resort in Yamagata Prefecture? These ice trees are powerful works of art created by nature! Only in winter...

tryworks.okatryworks.oka2022.02.14

[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 charms of "Shirakami Mountains." Shirakami Mountains is one of the largest virgin beech forests in the world! Shirakami Mountains was registered as a World Heritage Site in 1993. world heritage...

tryworks.okatryworks.oka2022.01.01

[Miyagi Prefecture Katta District] The frost-covered field is a rare and spectacular view that can only be found in Tohoku! Ice monster...

A rare and spectacular view that can only be seen in the winter is the ice tree. Those who live in the Kanto region may not be familiar with this phrase. As the name suggests, snow and ice accumulate on the trees...

sugarsugar2018.11.01

rose

[Kami-gun, Miyagi Prefecture] Wedding in the garden! ? Flowers at "Yakurai Garden"...

Yakuri-san is a cone-shaped mountain located on the way from Kami County to Yamagata Prefecture in northern Miyagi Prefecture. Despite its low elevation of only 533m, its beautiful shape means that it is named after Kami County...

Chimon2018.09.17

Zao pot

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

Speaking of Miyagi Prefecture, Zao is widely known for its hot springs, skiing, and ice trees. However, the most representative spot is the "okama". It's not a rice pot, but a self...

sugarsugar2018.09.16

volcanic gas

[Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture] “Kawarage Jigoku” is a pure white different world! Heaven at Oyu Falls and Mudyu Onsen...

Kawahara Moji Hell is located southeast of Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture. It is near the prefectural borders of Miyagi and Yamagata. It is located just off the famous "Doyu Onsen", a hidden hot spring, about 22km from "Yuzawa Station" on the JR Ou Main Line...

sugarsugar2018.09.10

Yakehashiri Lava Flow

[Hachimantai City, Iwate Prefecture] “Yakehashiri Lava Flow” is a strange sight that dyes the earth black! Nature...

Mount Iwate has erupted about five times in history. The baking lava flow is said to have been formed by an eruption from the middle abdomen in the 1700s, and is approximately 3km long and 1.5km wide. ...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2018.09.06

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

Nigaho Plateau is a hilly area that stretches out at the northern foot of Mt. Chokai, one of the best volcanoes in the Tohoku region. It is about 500 meters above sea level, and its spacious meadows and marshlands, and flowers bloom in every season...

akoako2018.06.22

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