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[Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] Enjoy the view of Morioka from above! An observation deck overlooking the city and surrounding area...

In the first part, we introduced two observation decks located on a small hill near the center of Morioka, including Morioka Station. Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT [Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] Enjoy the view of Morioka from above...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2025.10.10

[Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] Enjoy the view of Morioka from above! An observation deck overlooking the city and surrounding area...

Morioka City is located in a basin surrounded by mountains on all sides, and there are many viewpoints around the city from which you can get a bird's-eye view. Among these, we will introduce observation decks and driving courses with particularly spectacular views, as well as...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2025.10.07

[Semboku City, Akita Prefecture] "The man-made autumn leaves of Kakunodate" and "The embrace of nature"...

In spring, Semboku City is home to the Kakunodate Cherry Blossom Festival (early April through Golden Week), which is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Akita Prefecture. From summer to early autumn, Semboku City also hosts the Lake Tazawa Dragon Festival (the last Saturday of July), and the Senboku River.

NORIJUNNORIJUN2025.10.03

Let's go see the natural Akita cedars [2] A forest of natural Akita cedars with giant trees over 200 years old

In "Let's go see natural Akita cedars" [1], we introduced some representative old Akita cedar trees and the natural forests where they grow. Here, you can enjoy a leisurely walk along well-maintained trails...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2025.09.16

Let's go see the natural Akita cedars [1] The striking natural Akita cedars

Cedar is a tree native to Japan, and fossils dating back approximately 5.3 million years have been discovered in Akita Prefecture. Archaeological excavations have since revealed that humans used cedar trees during the early Jomon period.

NORIJUNNORIJUN2025.09.11

A town that is one of Japan's three largest frontier settlements! Explore its history filled with frontier spirit...

Did you know that there are areas known as the "Three Great Frontiers of Japan"? They are Towada City in Aomori Prefecture, Kawaminami Town in Miyazaki Prefecture, and Yabuki Town in Nishishirakawa District, Fukushima Prefecture, which we will introduce here. Now...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2025.09.08

Sea of ​​clouds and Mt. Iwate seen from Hachimantai

Is Hachimantai the table mountain of Tohoku? A highland paradise made up of volcanoes and marshes...

Hachimantai, which straddles Iwate and Akita prefectures, is a mountainous region with a gentle slope at an elevation of 1,614 meters, and is a naturally rich area that is counted among Japan's 100 most famous mountains. Towada Hachimantai is a...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2025.06.25

Katanuma

What is Katanuma? | A highly acidic lake in Naruko Onsen where even fish cannot live...

Located in the Naruko Onsen area of ​​Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, Katanuma is known as a highly acidic crater lake, which is extremely rare even in Japan. The emerald green surface of the lake captivates all who visit.

Editorial staffEditorial staff2025.06.24

"A town where you can meet two universes" - what does this catchphrase mean? [Fukuoka...

Takine Town, Tamura City, located almost in the center of Fukushima Prefecture, has the catchphrase "A town where you can encounter two universes." In this article, we will introduce the mysteries of Takine Town, hidden both underground and in the sky.

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2025.06.20

Akita Cedar: A Traditional Japanese Cedar in Akita Prefecture

Forests cover 67% of Japan's land area. Akita Prefecture boasts a forest coverage rate of 72%, exceeding the average, and is home to broadleaf forests, primarily beech trees, in the Shirakami Mountains (a World Heritage Site), as well as Akita cedar...

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Kasedori (Kaminoyama City, Yamagata Prefecture)
The "Kase-dori," a divine incarnation wearing a straw cloak, shouts "Kakkakka!"...
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A giant doll Jizo statue is enshrined within the grounds! Iwasaki Hachiman Shrine in Yuzawa City (Akita Prefecture)
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Nansho-so, a Meiji era mansion remaining in Morioka [Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture]
Nakaniita Cutlery - Upcycled Knives from Automobile Scrap
Toyota Motor Corporation's innovative value creation initiative! Automotive waste materials transformed into traditional crafts...
Image of the Tomb of Christ
Torai = Hebrew? Let's go see the "Tomb of Christ" in Shingo Village! [...
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[Tamura City, Fukushima Prefecture] Abukuma Cave is one of Japan's leading limestone caves! It's a cave that has existed for 80 million years...
The facial expressions of Togatta Kokeshi dolls
Togatta Kokeshi – A traditional kokeshi doll that developed in the Togatta Onsen hot springs of Miyagi Zao...
Daimanji Temple Kokuzodo
Is the Thousand Buddhas of Kokuzoson at Daimanji Temple in Mukaiyama the origin of the name of Sendai? [Miya...
Submerged forest at Lake Akiogi
The submerged forest at Akiogi Lake can only be seen from May to June! The sight of trees floating on the lake is truly magical...
A panoramic view of the Oyasukyo Great Fountain
Koyasu Gorge Geyser | The sight of steam erupting from everywhere is like something out of a movie...
Miyagi's local natto
From north to south! 7 local natto varieties from Miyagi Prefecture that you can buy at supermarkets! [Miyagi Prefecture]
The gate of Yokoyama Fudoson
Is one of Japan's three Fudo temples in Miyagi Prefecture? Tome City's Shirauosan Daitokuji Temple and Yokoyama Fudo...
Asaka Kunimiyatsuko Shrine
Its history spans 1900 years!? The venerable Asaka no Kuni no Miyatsuko (provincial governor) whose lineage dates back to the time of the Yamato court...
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The definitive Sanriku souvenir, "Bindon" - as delicious as it looks! [Iwate Prefecture]
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Myoken Shrine (Yamagata Prefecture) - home to the legend of Benbeko Taro, a fierce battle between a dog and a raccoon dog
Dainichi Hall Bugaku | Two Dainichi Buddhas
Dainichido Bugaku, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage with a history of approximately 1,300 years | 2026...
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