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Yakehashiri lava flow

[Hachimantai, Iwate Prefecture] The Yakehashiri lava flow paints the earth black, creating a bizarre sight! Nature...

Mount Iwate has erupted five times in its history. The Yakehashiri lava flow is said to have been formed by an eruption from the mountain's midsection in the 1700s, and is approximately 3 km long and 1.5 km wide.

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2018.09.06

16 Rakan Rocks

The Juroku Rakan Rocks are cliff-carved Buddha statues with the sea as a backdrop! They're also famous as a sunset spot [Yamagata Prefecture...

One of Yamagata Prefecture's most famous spots is the Juroku Rakan Rocks. These rocks are rock-carved Buddha statues that have survived the rough waves for over 150 years, making them extremely rare even in Japan.

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2018.09.06

[Akita Prefecture] Nikaho Plateau: Enjoy the taste, scenery, and leisure activities

The Nikaho Plateau is a hilly region that spreads out at the northern foot of Mount Chokai, one of the most prominent volcanoes in Tohoku. At an elevation of about 500 meters, it is home to expansive meadows and marshes, as well as flowers that bloom throughout the seasons.

akoako2018.06.22

Godzilla Rock

[Oga City, Akita Prefecture] The popular Godzilla Rock is now in Akita! The perfect photo spot at dusk...

There are countless strangely shaped rocks known as "strange rocks" all over the world. Japan is home to many of these strangely shaped rocks. One that has recently been gaining attention is known as "Godzilla Rock.".

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2018.06.20

Miharu Takizakura

The Miharu Takizakura is one of Japan's top five cherry blossoms and one of the three largest...

What is Miharu Takizakura? Miharu Takizakura is one of Japan's leading weeping cherry trees, and is counted among Japan's five greatest cherry trees and three largest. It stands 12m tall, with a root circumference of 11m and a trunk circumference of 9.5m. Its root spread measures 22m east to west and 18m north to south...

Chimon2018.05.27

The view of Shidahama

5 must-see tourist spots for your trip to Lake Inawashiro!

Lake Inawashiro, the fourth largest lake in Japan, is located in Fukushima. It is famous as one of the symbols of Fukushima and offers a variety of activities, but there are also many other tourist spots around the lake.

Chimon2018.04.13

Jigokudani Promenade

[Fukiage, Miyagi Prefecture] Onikobe Onsenkyo is a hidden gem! 15m geyser and waterfalls...

It is often said that Miyagi does not have many tourist destinations. However, in reality, there are many lesser-known but attractive places that are just as good as the most popular tourist destinations in the country.

Editorial staffEditorial staff2018.04.11

Cape Nyudo

Let's go beyond Namahage Village! Recommended driving route on the Oga Peninsula

Located in western Akita Prefecture overlooking the Sea of ​​Japan, the Oga Peninsula welcomes visitors with its many tourist attractions and hot springs, making it a must-see spot for any Akita visitor. The Oga Peninsula, with its many tourist attractions and hot springs, traces the contours of the prefecture...

HarumakiHarumaki2018.03.28

Shishigahana Marsh

Shishigahana Marsh: A mysterious forest space that spreads out at the foot of Mount Chokai

Among the beautiful landscapes that unfold near Mount Chokai, a sacred mountain in Akita Prefecture, we will introduce the particularly famous Shishigahana Marsh. This is an important spot that is indispensable when talking about the beauty of the foothills of Mount Chokai.

akoako2018.03.11

Aoike Pond in the Shirakami Mountains (Fukaura Town, Aomori Prefecture)

[Fukaura Town, Aomori Prefecture] Aoike Pond is a hidden blue spot that Japan is proud of! Learn about the attractions and fun of visiting Aoike Pond...

Many of the world's most beautiful and hidden places are colored blue. Famous examples include the Blue Grotto on the Italian island of Capri and Chefchaouen, known as the blue town of Morocco.

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2018.01.08

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