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Yasu Falls

Yasunotaki Falls in Akita Prefecture is ranked a proud 2nd among Japan's 100 best waterfalls!

Yasu Falls in Akita Prefecture is a famous waterfall that was ranked second in the Top 100 Waterfalls of Japan. At an elevation of about 800 meters, it is an impressive sight, but unlike ordinary waterfalls...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.03.14

Only in a snowy country! The charm of Mt. Moriyoshi in Akita in winter

Akita: Winter is cold, but hot. Akita Prefecture faces the Sea of ​​Japan. The cold, raging north wind and endless snow pile up. Winter in the snowy country of Akita is as harsh as any other. However, the harshness of winter...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.03.02

[Miyagi] A famous cherry blossom spot in Japan's first gold-producing region! Wakuya Castle Ruins (Joyama Park)

Source: Wikipedia - Wakuya Castle Known as Japan's first gold-producing region, Wakuya Town is a small town with a population of 16,000 located in Toda County in northern Miyagi Prefecture. Mount Ikudake is located in the center of the town, and the surrounding area is...

Chimon2017.02.28

Recommended for improving your luck! A trip to visit power spots in Iwate Prefecture!

Power spots, where simply visiting can improve your luck, have become very popular recently! This time, we've compiled a list of power spots in Iwate Prefecture! If you're struggling with something or looking for a fresh start, this is a must-see...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.12.28

The Legend of Princess Tatsuko of Lake Tazawa

What is the mysterious "Legend of Princess Tatsuko" that is passed down in Lake Tazawa, the deepest lake in Japan? [Akita Prefecture]

Lake Tazawa is located about a 10-minute bus ride from Tazawako Station on the Akita Shinkansen Komachi line. Lake Tazawa, the deepest lake in Japan, has an area of ​​25.8 square kilometers...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.11.15

Lake Inawashiro and swans

Enjoy Lake Inawashiro, Japan's fourth largest lake! [Fukushima Prefecture]

Have you heard of Lake Inawashiro? Lake Inawashiro is located in the center of Fukushima Prefecture and is the fourth largest lake in Japan! You'll want to go and see what it's like.

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.11.14

Kesennuma Oshima

[Miyagi] 3 Recommended Scenic Spots Along the Sea

Along the coast of Miyagi Prefecture, you can enjoy beautiful scenery and a wide variety of seafood. The Sanriku Sea receives abundant nutrients from the surrounding mountains via rivers, making it ideal for oysters.

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.10.31

Inaniwa udon

[Akita] Yokote & Yuzawa Area: Full of Food and Sightseeing Attractions!

A variety of attractive tourist destinations. The area around Yokote and Yuzawa in Akita Prefecture has historically been famous for its many hot springs. Furthermore, with Mount Kurikoma at its center, there are many famous spots where you can enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.10.27

Lake Hibara

Lake Hibara, Fukushima's outdoor leisure mecca

Lake Hibara, located in the center of the Bandai Plateau in Fukushima Prefecture, is a beautiful lake with a cobalt blue surface. It belongs to Bandai-Asahi National Park, a national park, and has a shoreline circumference of approximately 32 km and a maximum depth of 100 m.

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.10.27

Matsushima Kanejima

[Miyagi] Matsushima, one of Japan's three most scenic spots, along with Miyajima and Amanohashidate

Matsushima is the collective name for Matsushima Bay in Miyagi Prefecture, the 260 or so islands that surround it, and the surrounding hills. The area is made up of a ria coastline that has been eroded over many years...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.10.24

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