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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

[Part 1] Masumi Sugae's Walk on the Oga Peninsula – Touring the sacred mountains of Kanpuzan and Honzan...

Sugae Masumi was a travel writer of the Edo period who primarily traveled through northern Japan and Hokkaido, documenting the landscapes, lives, and customs of the people along with colorful illustrations.

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Tohoku Autumn Foliage Driving Map: Akita Edition: Recommended Driving Courses and Surrounding Area Tours...

Popular spots for viewing autumn leaves in Akita Prefecture include Senshu Park (Kubota Castle Ruins) in Akita City, where you can easily enjoy autumn leaves within the city, and the samurai residences in Kakunodate. However, seeing the vibrant crimson colors in the midst of nature is...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.10.28

Autumn leaves in Hachimantai

Tohoku Autumn Leaves Driving Map: Iwate Edition: Recommended Driving Courses and Surrounding Area Tours...

Iwate Prefecture, which is mostly mountainous and hilly, is home to numerous natural parks, and in autumn, beautiful autumn foliage can be seen in all areas of the prefecture. Among the many famous autumn foliage spots, we recommend a drive...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.10.21

Autumn leaves at Sukayu Onsen in Hakkoda

Tohoku Autumn Foliage Driving Map: Aomori Edition: Recommended Driving Courses and Surrounding Area Tours...

Among the six Tohoku prefectures, Aomori Prefecture is surrounded by nature and boasts particularly untouched natural beauty, with many famous autumn foliage spots scattered throughout the prefecture. As the northernmost prefecture in Tohoku, the autumn leaves arrive earlier than in other prefectures, and many...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.10.17

[Mount Chokai-Tobishima Geopark: Yurihonjo Edition] When Japan was part of the Eurasian continent...

Yurihonjo City occupies about 70% of the Yuri region, which spreads out at the foot of Mount Chokai (2,236m), which divides the Dewa region into north and south. Its area is 1,200 square kilometers, accounting for about 10% of Akita Prefecture.

NORIJUNNORIJUN2024.05.31

Migratory birds of Izunuma

People have lived on this fertile land since ancient times, and during the Edo period, Kurihara was part of the Sendai domain.

The Kurihara region, which makes up Kurihara City, spreads out at the southeastern foot of Mount Kurikoma. The Ichihasama River, Nihasama River, and Sansasa River all flow through the area, originating from Mount Kurikoma.

NORIJUNNORIJUN2024.01.02

[Shimogo Town, Fukushima Prefecture] Recommended for the autumn foliage season! A stroll through Kannonuma Forest Park

Shimogo Town is famous for the ancient rock formations of Tonohetsuri and Ouchijuku, which still retains its traditional charm, but there's more to the town than that. We recommend visiting the area during the autumn outing season for its breathtaking views...

natsukinatsuki2023.09.28

Lake Hakuryu

[Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture] Japan's smallest lake? Lake Hakuryu is in danger of disappearing! Find out now...

Lake Hakuryu in Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture, has long been the site of a legend about a princess. While the legend is intriguing, I've heard that the small lake may disappear within this century...

ikokeikoke2023.08.23

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