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Sato Center

[Akiu, Miyagi Prefecture] To make the most of your trip to Akiu, visit the Akiu Sato Center!

Akiu's scenic Rairaikyo Gorge is renowned as one of the most picturesque spots in Sendai City and Miyagi Prefecture. At the entrance to the Gorge, you'll find a heart-shaped rock formation, a sacred place for lovers certified under the Lovers' Sanctuary Project.

Chimon2022.03.21

[Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture] So much fun and excitement! The Sendai Astronomical Observatory exhibition room and museum...

The Sendai City Astronomical Observatory has a long history. 68 years ago, in 1954, Professor Yoshio Kato of the Tohoku University School of Science, who became the first director of the observatory, said, "I want to build a proper, sturdy telescope for the students.".

Editorial staffEditorial staff2022.03.16

Koppepan

[Akiu Town, Miyagi Prefecture] The hottest gourmet food in Akiu Onsen! Akiu Pan Shokudo Koppepan is hot!

When you think of Akiu Onsen, many people probably think of Saichi's Ohagi. However, there is a gourmet food that has been trending on social media recently: Koppepan! This time, we'll be introducing...

Hiroyuki OkaHiroyuki Oka2022.03.09

"Grilled Squid Street" is famous for its squid curtains! The concentrated flavor attracts many repeat customers...

Aomori has several "roads" lined with locally produced gourmet foods, such as the "Apple Road," the "Takekimi (Corn) Road," and the "Melon and Watermelon Road." Among these...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2022.03.07

What is Kisakata Nemuno-Oka Roadside Station? Introducing this popular spot with a 4.0 rating on Google...

Roadside stations have been featured on TV a lot recently as tourist spots, so are there any of you who are interested in visiting them? In this article, we'll introduce some recommended roadside stations for those of you who are interested...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.01.06

Zao's kettle

[Zao Town, Miyagi Prefecture] The emerald green "Okama" lake is a crater crater! A place of life and death...

Miyagi Prefecture is famous for Zao, which is well known for its hot springs, skiing, and frost-covered trees. However, the most famous spot is "Okama." It's not a rice cooker, but a...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2018.09.16

The view of Shidahama

5 must-see tourist spots for your trip to Lake Inawashiro!

Lake Inawashiro, the fourth largest lake in Japan, is located in Fukushima. It is famous as one of the symbols of Fukushima and offers a variety of activities, but there are also many other tourist spots around the lake.

Chimon2018.04.13

Cape Nyudo

Let's go beyond Namahage Village! Recommended driving route on the Oga Peninsula

Located in western Akita Prefecture overlooking the Sea of ​​Japan, the Oga Peninsula welcomes visitors with its many tourist attractions and hot springs, making it a must-see spot for any Akita visitor. The Oga Peninsula, with its many tourist attractions and hot springs, traces the contours of the prefecture...

HarumakiHarumaki2018.03.28

Hachimando

Enjoy the World Heritage Site of Hiraizumi! Here's the recommended driving route!

In June 2011, the Hiraizumi Historic Sites in Iwate Prefecture were registered as a World Heritage Site. Representative sites that make up the World Heritage Site include Chusonji Temple and Motsuji Temple, but we recommend visiting as many tourist spots as possible...

HarumakiHarumaki2018.03.17

[Fukushima] Visit Iitate Village, a Beautiful Japanese Village! The roadside station "Madaikan" has also opened!

Iitate Village, located on the eastern side of the Abukuma Highlands, which separates the Hamadori and Nakadori regions of Fukushima Prefecture, is a beautiful village surrounded by abundant nature. Its name comes from the fact that the entire village was evacuated following the nuclear accident caused by the Great East Japan Earthquake...

HazukiHazuki2017.11.30

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