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Yamaniwa Rock

Rairaikyo is a wonderful spot for people of all ages and genders! [Miyagi Prefecture]

A 50-minute drive from Sendai Station, the Natori River flows through Akiu Onsen, creating a gorge lined with strangely shaped rocks. It stretches about one kilometer upstream and downstream from the intersection at the entrance to Akiu Onsen. Its name...

Chimon2017.09.01

Gold block

The legend of the golden buried gold of the Fujiwara clan of Oshu! What is Mt. Kinji in Hiraizumi? [Iwate Prefecture]

When people think of buried treasure in Japan, many may think of the Tokugawa buried treasure, but legends of buried treasure actually exist all over Japan. There is a mountain in Hiraizumi, Iwate Prefecture, where such a legend still remains...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.08.06

[Fukushima] Look at the "real sky" and soak in a hot spring to refresh yourself at Mt. Adachi Tara...

Mount Adachi Tara is an active volcano at an altitude of 1,718m, located in the central part of Fukushima Prefecture, and has been selected as one of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains and Utsukushima 100 Famous Mountains. Adachi has appeared in various literature since the Manyoshu era...

HazukiiHazukii2017.07.13

A famous spot 5 minutes walk from Akita Station! Historic Park《Chishu Park》

After walking for about five minutes after exiting the west exit of Akita Station, you will notice a large park blended into stores and buildings. Lotus flowers bloom in the large moat during the season, and many fish swim in the pond. ...

akoako2017.06.16

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. It is one of Japan's Three Greatest Waterfalls, one of Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls, and a designated National Place of Scenic Beauty. Did you know that you can see this scenic spot in Sendai? If such a famous spot exists, why not visit it in the 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 Gorge is a famous scenic spot in Iwate Prefecture. Many tourists visit here in search of the famous "Flying Dumplings." This time, we'll be focusing on the popular dumplings of Genbikei Gorge...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT 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 DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.04.12

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