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Legend of the buried gold treasure of the Fujiwara clan of Oshu! What is Kinkeiyama 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] Gaze at the "real sky" and soak in hot springs. Refresh yourself at Mount Adatara...

Mount Adatara is an active volcano located in central Fukushima Prefecture, with an elevation of 1,718 meters. It has been selected as one of the 100 most famous mountains in Japan and one of the 100 most famous mountains in Utsukushima. Mount Adatara has appeared in various literary works since the time of the Manyoshu...

HazukiHazuki2017.07.13

A famous spot just a 5-minute walk from Akita Station! Historical park "Senshu Park"

A five-minute walk from the west exit of Akita Station will take you to a large park hidden among the shops and buildings. Lotus flowers bloom in the large moat in season, and the pond is filled with fish.

akoako2017.06.16

Akiu Otaki Falls

[Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture] I walked to the basin of Akiu Falls, one of Japan's three most 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 all at once! Honjo Park, a historical site in Yurihonjo City

Honjo Park in Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture, is known as a famous spot where cherry blossoms, azaleas, and other typical spring flowers in Japan bloom in profusion. In mid-April, cherry blossom viewing stalls line the park, attracting many visitors from the local area...

akoako2017.05.24

[Fukushima] A wonderland with caves, waterfalls, and of course, divine blessings!.

Nakano Fudoson, affectionately known locally as "Nakano's Fudo-sama," is a shrine that is crowded with people for New Year's visits, New Year's festivals, and fireworks displays, but for some reason, it is not well known among people outside the prefecture. Highlights...

HazukiHazuki2017.05.12

Cherry blossoms at Tsutsujioka Park

The location of the cherry blossoms in full bloom changes depending on the season!? I went to the cherry blossom festival at Tsutsujigaoka Park! [Miyagi Prefecture]

It's about a 20-minute walk from the East Exit of JR Sendai Station, and about a 3-minute walk from Tsutsujigaoka Station on the JR Senseki Line. It's a flower garden representative of Sendai City that can be enjoyed by everyone, from families to office workers.

Chimon2017.04.25

Genbikei Gorge bus stop

The "Flying Dumplings" are a specialty of Genbikei Gorge and are a delicious activity worth seeing!.

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 magnificent nature of Mt. Kinka seen from a climber's perspective!

A special movie released on THE NTH FACE's Japan site. The special feature "ROC...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.04.12

The mysterious World Heritage Site "Shirakami-Sanchi"! Vast virgin beech forests and magnificent nature

Akita Prefecture is a lush, green prefecture facing the Sea of ​​Japan, blessed with nature. When people think of "majestic nature" in Akita, one of the first places that comes to mind for locals and tourists is the Shirakami-Sanchi Mountains. This time...

akoako2017.03.30

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