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Akiu Otaki

[Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture] I walked to the basin of Akiu Otaki, one of Japan's three famous waterfalls!

A huge waterfall with a width of 6m and a total drop of 55m. Did you know that Sendai is a scenic spot that is one of Japan's three famous waterfalls and is designated as a nationally-established scenic spot? If there are such famous spots, then summer...

Chimon2017.05.26

[Akita] Enjoy flowers, historical sites, and hot springs at the same time! Yurihonjo City Historic Site “Honjo Park”

Honjo Park, located in Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture, is known as a famous spot where cherry blossoms and azaleas are the most famous Japanese spring flowers blooming in full bloom. In mid-April, cherry blossom viewing stalls lined up, and nearby residents...

akoako2017.05.24

[Fukushima] There are caves, waterfalls, and of course you can expect good fortune ♪ Wonder World...

Nakano Fudoson is popular among the locals as "Nakano's Fudo-sama." Many people are busy with first visits to shrines, year-end festivals, and fireworks displays, but for some reason it is not well known to people outside the prefecture. Where do you see...

HazukiiHazukii2017.05.12

Cherry blossoms at Katsuoka Park

The location in full bloom changes depending on the season! ? I went to the cherry blossom festival at Katsuoka Park!

Approximately 20 minutes' walk from the east exit of JR Sendai Station. It is about a 3-minute walk from Ryogaoka Station on the JR Sengoku Line. There are flowers that are representative of Sendai city, where everyone from families to office workers can enjoy...

Chimon2017.04.25

Genbikei bus stop

The specialty of Genbikei, "Flying Dango," is definitely worth a visit! Delicious activities! ...

Genbikei is a famous scenic spot in Iwate Prefecture. Many tourists visit this place in search of the famous "flying rice cakes." So this time we'll be bringing you a feature on the popular dumplings of Genbikei...

NEFT Editorial Department2017.04.18

[Miyagi] The great nature of Mt. Kinka seen from a climber's perspective is amazing!

A special movie published on THE NORTH FACE's Japan site A special feature project "ROC...

NEFT Editorial Department2017.04.12

Is there a blue cave in Iwate too? From Jodogahama to the unexplored region by “Sappafune”

Speaking of Blue Caves, the caves on Capri, Italy are world famous. The view, not only water, but everything from the cave walls to the ceiling, is dyed blue, and is truly breathtaking. Such a mysterious...

sugarsugar2017.04.06

Mysterious World Heritage Site “Shirakami Mountains”! Vast primeval beech forest and magnificent nature

Akita Prefecture is a prefecture facing the lush green Sea of ​​Japan, blessed with nature. Shirakami Mountains is one of the first places in Akita Prefecture that people and tourists imagine when they are called "massive nature." this time...

akoako2017.03.30

Spring is almost here! 4 recommended cherry blossom viewing spots in Akita!

What do you remember when you see the pale pink cherry blossoms? Is it "graduation"? Is it "entering school"? It is often sung by graduation songs to connect Sakura and Graduation, but that's about Tokyo...

NEFT Editorial Department2017.03.15

Anno Falls

Ranked second in Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls! Yasu Falls in Akita Prefecture

Second place in Japan's 100 Falls Yasuno Waterfalls in Akita Prefecture is a famous waterfall that has been selected as the second place in Japan's 100 Falls. It is approximately 800 meters above sea level, and is quite impressive, but it is different from a normal waterfall...

NEFT Editorial Department2017.03.14

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