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[Zao Onsen, Yamagata Prefecture] Zao in winter is not only about skiing and frost-covered trees, but also hot springs...

Yamagata Zao, famous for its winter ice trees, is also known for its highly effective hot springs. There are many inns, but you can enjoy the hot springs on a day trip rather than overnight. Cold...

ikokeikoke2023.03.15

Hot springs gush out in a place where there are no volcanoes! "Yuzawa Geo" where you can see the mystery of the Earth up close...

Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture is famous for its local industries such as Inaniwa udon and sake, which are bordered by Yamagata and Miyagi prefectures, but as the name "Yu"sawa suggests, there are many other places, including Koyasukyo Onsen, Oyu Onsen, and Akino Miya Onsen.

NORIJUNNORIJUN2023.03.09

[Fukushima Prefecture] 5 Famous Waters in Fukushima Prefecture! Delicious food that supports the recovery of "Utsukushima Fukushima"...

Fukushima Prefecture has seven "100 Famous Mountains" including Mt. Bandai, and although it is the largest area in the six Tohoku prefectures, it is home to untouched forests such as the Ou Mountains, Echigo Mountains, and Abukuma Highlands.

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2023.03.01

[Miyagi Prefecture] 4 famous waters in Miyagi Prefecture! Sendai, the capital of Michinoku no Mori, is known for its famous water...

In Miyagi Prefecture, there are many spring waters used as daily water in the northern part of the prefecture, mainly in Kurihara City, as well as in the towns along the Ou Mountains on the west side, and Watari City, south of the prefecture, connected to the Abukuma Highlands...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2023.02.27

[Yamagata Prefecture] 3 famous waters in Yamagata Prefecture! Yamagata Prefecture is home to blessed water created by snow, mountains, and forests.

Yamagata Prefecture, which is home to many famous mountains, including Mt. Chokai, Mt. Zao, Mt. Dewa (Gassan, Mt. Haguro, Mt. Yudono), boasts the largest natural beech forest in Japan, and the mountains and forests can withstand plenty of snow...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2023.02.24

[Akita Prefecture] 4 famous waters in Akita Prefecture and the Arayawakusui group in Akita City! Delicious rice and local sake...

Akita Prefecture is known for its delicious rice and alcohol, and delicious water is gushing everywhere in the prefecture. Mt. Waga is a landmark of the Shirakami Mountains, a World Heritage Site in the north, and Mt. Waga is located in the Ou Mountains to the east, along three sides of the prefecture...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2023.02.22

[Aomori Prefecture] 8 famous waters in Aomori Prefecture! A treasure trove of refreshing spring water nurtured by the blue forest!

Aomori Prefecture has many long-standing, venerable spring water, and many of them are loved by local residents for drinking. In the Tsugaru region, especially in the Tsugaru region, spring water is called "shitsuko" in Tsugaru dialect...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2023.02.20

Hijiori Fantasy Corridor

[Okura Village, Yamagata Prefecture] Fantasy amid heavy snowfall! An annual event at Hijiori Onsen, enchanting snow and...

A mysterious light appears in the snow all over the area. The 17th time of the event, the Hibiri Fantasy Snow Corridor is decorated with illuminations, centered around the Copper Mine River that flows from Mt. Tsukisan, one of the three Dewa mountains, creating a fantastic view...

ikokeikoke2023.02.11

[Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture] Restoration of the damaged Date Masamune equestrian statue is scheduled to be completed in late March

The statue of Date Masamune's horse majesty is a symbol of Sendai, which has been watching over the capital of the forest for many years from Mt. Aoba. In March 2022, the earthquake was damaged by a magnitude 6 earthquake observed in Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures, causing serious damage...

editorial staffeditorial staff2023.02.10

[Aomori Prefecture] How cold is it in Aomori? Introducing cold weather measures for your winter trip to Aomori!

Speaking of snow, Tohoku! The amount of cold and snow in winter in Aomori is particularly different from other prefectures. Some people planning their first trip to Aomori may wonder, "How cold is Aomori?"

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2023.02.08

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