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[Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] Enjoy the view of Morioka from above! An observation deck overlooking the city and surrounding area...

Morioka City is located in a basin surrounded by mountains on all sides, and there are many viewpoints around the city from which you can get a bird's-eye view. Among these, we will introduce observation decks and driving courses with particularly spectacular views, as well as...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2025.10.07

[Semboku City, Akita Prefecture] "The man-made autumn leaves of Kakunodate" and "The embrace of nature"...

In spring, Semboku City is home to the Kakunodate Cherry Blossom Festival (early April through Golden Week), which is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Akita Prefecture. From summer to early autumn, Semboku City also hosts the Lake Tazawa Dragon Festival (the last Saturday of July), and the Senboku River.

NORIJUNNORIJUN2025.10.03

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...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2025.09.08

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

"A town where you can meet two universes" - what does this catchphrase mean? [Fukuoka...

Takine Town, Tamura City, located almost in the center of Fukushima Prefecture, has the catchphrase "A town where you can encounter two universes." In this article, we will introduce the mysteries of Takine Town, hidden both underground and in the sky.

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2025.06.20

Akita Cedar: A Traditional Japanese Cedar in Akita Prefecture

Forests cover 67% of Japan's land area. Akita Prefecture boasts a forest coverage rate of 72%, exceeding the average, and is home to broadleaf forests, primarily beech trees, in the Shirakami Mountains (a World Heritage Site), as well as Akita cedar...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2025.05.14

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Introducing 3 "special" power spots hidden 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 throughout the country. It is easily accessible from the city center and can be easily reached by car or train. However, there is more to the area than just the hot springs...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2025.04.24

Sendai Glamping

Enjoy glamping in Sendai City and feel like you're traveling abroad! [Miyagi Prefecture]

Many glamping facilities have been popping up in Miyagi Prefecture for some time now, and Sendai City, a city of one million people, is particularly home to many such facilities, thanks to its large area and abundant nature. This article...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2025.04.17

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