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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

Mount Iwate is an active volcano! The Yakehashiri lava flow covers the base of the volcano in a black blanket...

Mount Iwate (2,038m above sea level), the highest peak in Iwate Prefecture, is a symbol of the prefecture and has been selected as one of Japan's 100 most famous mountains. On its northeastern slope, there is a lava flow known as the "Yakehashiri (or Yakebashiri)"...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2025.12.17

Enjoy a relaxing boat ride on the Geibikei Gorge, Japan's northernmost boat trip! [Ichinoseki City, Iwate Prefecture]

The Geibikei Gorge boat ride in Higashiyama-cho, Ichinoseki City, is a leisurely boat ride on the surface of the river that flows slowly through a valley lined with towering rock walls. From the departure point to the dock upstream...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2025.11.26

Why are there no more virgin beech forests in the world larger than the Shirakami-Sanchi? [Ao...

The Shirakami-Sanchi Mountains are a collection of 100,000 scenic spots in Aomori Prefecture, including Ajigasawa Town, Fukaura Town, Nishimeya Village, Hirosaki City, Fujisato Town in Akita Prefecture, and Happo...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2025.11.24

Enjoy the view of Akita City from above! Port Tower Selion Observatory and surrounding attractions...

There aren't many observation decks or observation facilities offering a panoramic view of Akita City, but there are a few that I would recommend to tourists visiting from other prefectures. Among them are three...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2025.11.18

The 2025 autumn foliage season has arrived! Autumn foliage and nature in the Agatsuma Mountain Range in Fukushima Prefecture! Please enjoy lots of photos!

On a whim, I decided to visit the Azuma Mountain Range in Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture, on October 21st. My mountaineering friends had been recommending it to me, saying things like, "Azuma Kofuji is great, and Issaikyozan is great, too.".

Editorial staffEditorial staff2025.10.28

Fujisato Town is the only town in Akita Prefecture that is part of the Shirakami-Sanchi World Natural Heritage Site. Its biggest attraction is the untouched...

Fujisato Town is located in northern Akita Prefecture, bordering Aomori Prefecture to the north. It covers an area of ​​approximately 28,200 hectares (hectares, hereafter referred to as hectares) or 282 square kilometers, about 90% of which is covered by forest.

NORIJUNNORIJUN2025.10.23

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

In the first part, we introduced two observation decks located on a small hill near the center of Morioka, including Morioka Station. Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT [Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] Enjoy the view of Morioka from above...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2025.10.10

[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.

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