Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT
This site is an online media that delivers all sorts of trivia about the six Tohoku prefectures, from sightseeing and gourmet spots to local customs, history, and more
Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT
  • Home
  • What day is it today? Tohoku edition
  • Tohoku gourmet
    • Local cuisine
    • Recipe
    • meal
    • ingredients
    • Alcohol
    • drink
  • Tourist destinations in Tohoku
    • scenic spots
    • power spot
    • facility
    • hot spring
    • Historic Site
    • Experience
    • traffic
  • Things from Tohoku
    • souvenir
    • Traditional crafts
    • food
    • Tohoku Brand
    • seasoning
  • Tohoku Events
    • swimming in the sea
    • Festival
    • Limited-time event
    • firework
    • Cherry blossom viewing
    • autumn leaves
  • Tohoku Mystery
    • history
    • Traditions and customs
    • traditional events
    • folk performing arts
    • folk beliefs
    • urban legend
    • great man
  • Japanese

scenic spots

  • HOME
  • Home
  • Tourist destinations in Tohoku
  • scenic spots
Mount Osore

[Aomori Prefecture] Mount Osore, one of Japan's three major sacred sites, located in Mutsu City

Mount Osore is a sacred mountain located in Tanabu, Mutsu City, Aomori Prefecture, and is considered one of Japan's three great sacred sites, along with Mount Koya and Mount Hiei. Mount Osore is an ancient volcano...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.09.14

Dewa Sanzan Shrine Sanshingosaiden

Dewa Sanzan, a nationally famous mountain worship site symbolizing life, death, and rebirth...

Dewa Sanzan is the collective name for three mountains in Yamagata Prefecture: Mount Haguro, Mount Gassan, and Mount Yudono. They are famous nationwide as sacred places for mountain worship and Shugendo. What are Dewa Sanzan? Dewa Sanzan is a group of mountains located in the central part of Yamagata Prefecture...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.09.14

Lake Tazawa

[Akita] Lake Tazawa, Japan's deepest lake, 423.4m deep!

Lake Tazawa, Japan's deepest lake. Located in Senboku City, Akita Prefecture, Lake Tazawa is the deepest lake in Japan. With an area of ​​25.8 square kilometers, it is the 19th largest lake in Japan, making it a relatively large lake.

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.09.12

Hirosaki Castle

Hirosaki Castle, Aomori Prefecture's most famous cherry blossom spot

Hirosaki Castle, a precious cultural asset still standing in Aomori Prefecture Hirosaki Castle is a flatland castle located in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, that was the residence of the Tsugaru clan of the Hirosaki domain. It is a historic site, with the castle tower and turrets built during the Edo period still standing.

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.09.12

Genbikei Gorge

Genbikei Gorge, a famous spot in Ichinoseki city, famous for its emerald green river surface and flying dumplings...

Genbikei Gorge, located in Ichinoseki City, Iwate Prefecture, is a roughly 2km long gorge formed by the erosion of the Iwai River. Its steep rock faces, including oddly shaped and bizarre rocks, create a dynamic landscape.

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.09.12

Mount Bandai

Mount Bandai, a famous peak in Fukushima, also known as Aizu Fuji

Mount Bandai, an active volcano also known as Aizu Fuji, is one of the active volcanoes in Fukushima Prefecture, measuring approximately 10km wide at its base. Its beautiful shape gives it the nickname Aizu Fuji...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.09.12

  • 
  • 1
  • …
  • 28
  • 29
  • 30
  • [What day is it today? | Tohoku Edition] What day is May 7th?
Search articles by keyword
Pickup
  • What is Tsugaru Soba? What sets it apart from regular soba? Explaining its hidden characteristics and appeal [Aomori]
  • Zunda mochi keeps well at room temperature
    "Zunda mochi" that lasts for a long time at room temperature, available at Sendai Station, is the perfect souvenir! [Miya...
  • Chocolate-flavored sweets from Fukushima Prefecture! Limited-edition flavors of famous sweets?
  • strawberry
    Happiness spreads throughout your mouth! Strawberry Sweets are a great gift or souvenir...
  • Which is which: the apricot "Yasuke Ume" (plum) or the genuine "Bungo Ume"?.
  • Perfect as a souvenir! What is "Sendai Naganasu Pickle"? Where to buy it [Miyagi Prefecture]
  • What is Egoto? Introducing a low-calorie, healthy souvenir made from seaweed [Akita Prefecture]
  • [Ramen Kingdom: Yamagata Prefecture] 5 Famous Restaurants for Yonezawa Ramen, a Light Soy Sauce Noodle with High Water Content!
  • Not just Akita dogs! Odate City's natural monument, the "Akita Three Chickens" [Akita Prefecture]
  • Oda, a genius painter who was a samurai but also created Japan's first Western-style painting, "Akita Ranga"...
  • [Akita's Sasara Dance: Part 2] The Sasara Dance comforted the dejected Lord Satake...
  • The "Great Stone of Arahabaki-no-Okami" at Tannaiyama Shrine
    Tannaiyama Shrine | A sacred site of ancient Japanese animism, with a massive rock as its object of worship [Iwate Prefecture]
  • Katanuma
    What is Katanuma? | A highly acidic lake in Naruko Onsen where even fish cannot live...
  • Statue of Kimiyuki Sanada Yukimura
    Three historical sites related to the Date clan's vanguard, "Oni Kojuro," Katakura Shigenaga, and Sanada Yukimura [Miyagi Prefecture]
24h Ranking
Recommended Articles
  • Masayuki Hoshina's grave
    Was it once known as the Nikko of Tohoku? Tsuchizu Shrine, where the guardian deity of Aizu rests [Inanae, Fukushima Prefecture]...
  • The Rusu family graveyard at Daian-ji Temple
    Daian-ji Temple, the family temple of the Mizusawa Date clan and Rusu clan in Mizusawa, Oshu (Iwate Prefecture)
  • The facial expressions of Nanbu Kokeshi dolls
    Nanbu Kokeshi – A unique, traditional kokeshi doll characterized by its achromatic nature [Iwate Prefecture]
  • The facial expressions of Tsugaru Kokeshi dolls
    Tsugaru Kokeshi – The youngest of the 12 styles, a traditional kokeshi doll originating from the Taisho era [Aomori Prefecture]
  • The "Great Stone of Arahabaki-no-Okami" at Tannaiyama Shrine
    Tannaiyama Shrine | A sacred site of ancient Japanese animism, with a massive rock as its object of worship [Iwate Prefecture]
  • The World of Itako, Female Shamans of Tohoku (Part 3)
    [Part 2] The World of Itako, Traditional Female Shamans of Tohoku | Itako Spells and Tohoku...
Wooden carved Usotori bird from the Uso-kae Festival
Is this year's misfortune replaced by lies? A report on the Usokae Festival at Takahata Tenmangu Shrine...
Zashiki-warashi
Is it lucky to see one? We uncover the truth behind the "Zashiki Warashi" legends of Kindaichi Onsen...
Nishikicho Toramai (Kamaishi City)
Sanriku performing arts come together! Sanriku International Arts Festival 2025 "Kazumu" Photo Le...
[Yamagata Prefecture] I went to the Hanagasa Festival! Photo book and still in time for Yamagata Prefecture...
[Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture] Travel back in time to the Sengoku period? The Battle of Kawanakajima is now...
[Iwate Prefecture] Enjoy the Morioka Sansa Odori Festival! Highlights and Fun...
Image of an Emishi warrior
The missing link in the birth of the Japanese sword? The "Warabite sword" wielded by the Emishi...
[The Spread of Christianity in Tohoku: Part 2] Miyagi, the Home of Hidden Christians...
[Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture] 1.4m deep! Japan's longest standing bath. A nostalgic wooden...
What does "Shinobu Mochizuri" mean? Introducing related spots and folk tales...
Image of the excavation of the Warabite sword
The missing link in the birth of the Japanese sword? The "Warabite sword" wielded by the Emishi...
Komachido
Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture, known as the "hometown of Ono no Komachi"! A place filled with unparalleled beauties...
[Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture] The "Nasebe Naru Autumn Festival" was fun and delicious!
The history of Oishida Town, which flourished during the Edo period thanks to boat traffic on the Mogami River (Yamagata Prefecture)
[Akita] Pottery created by a famous scholar? "Ani ware"
Search articles by keyword
Search articles by prefecture
  • Aomori Prefecture
  • Iwate Prefecture
  • Akita Prefecture
  • Miyagi Prefecture
  • Yamagata Prefecture
  • Fukushima Prefecture
Recommended Categories
  • Festival
  • Traditional crafts
  • power spot
  • urban legend
  • Alcohol
  • B-grade gourmet food
Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT
Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT
  • Japanese
  • About this site
  • Operating company
  • Privacy Policy
  • inquiry

Copyright © 2026 Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT. All Rights Reserved.