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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

Imizu limestone cave

[Tamura City, Fukushima Prefecture] Irimizu Limestone Cave is a dungeon that you can crawl on on all fours! In Abukuma Cave...

Fukushima Prefecture has a nationally famous limestone cave called "Abukuma Cave." This time, we will be introducing another cave called "Irimizu" that forms the "Abukuma Cave System" along with the Abukuma Cave...

editorial staffeditorial staff2019.07.18

Smelt fishing

[Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] Enjoy fishing for smelt, a specialty of Lake Iwado! Rent a set of tools...

Smelt fishing is usually popular with tourists, including many families and couples. Smelt fishing in Iwado Lake is known for being easy to achieve even for beginners. That's...

sugarsugar2019.01.10

Namegawa Valley

[Yonezawa, Yamagata Prefecture] Enjoy Namegawa Onsen at Fukushimaya Ryokan, an unexplored area deep in the mountains! Enjoy the 80m waterfall...

Namegawa Onsen is located near the prefectural border with Fukushima Prefecture. This hot spring resort is embraced by the Azuma mountain range, which is representative of Yonezawa City. It is known nationwide as Yonezawa Tenyu. This time, that...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2018.12.28

[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

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