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[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

Mount Adatara and Tsuruga Castle! Fukushima Prefecture has many places to see autumn leaves!

We're in mid-October, and autumn is well underway. In the Tohoku region, people can already be seen enjoying the autumn leaves. There are many autumn foliage spots in Tohoku, but this time we'll be focusing on Fukuoka...

HarumakiHarumaki2017.11.07

[Yamagata Prefecture] 4 famous spots for viewing autumn leaves in Yamagata! Check them out on your next day off!

When it comes to autumn foliage in Tohoku, Lake Tazawa in Akita Prefecture and the Shirakami-Sanchi Mountains in Aomori Prefecture are famous, but Yamagata Prefecture also has many famous autumn foliage spots. While the best time to see the leaves varies depending on the location, most of the best viewing season is in October.

HarumakiHarumaki2017.11.07

Mount Chokai, one of Japan's 100 most scenic spots, straddling Akita and Yamagata, is a treasure trove of landscapes and legends!

Mount Chokai, which straddles Akita and Yamagata prefectures, is one of Japan's 100 most scenic spots and is also counted among Japan's 100 most famous mountains. With an elevation of over 2,300 meters, its peak soars above the clouds...

akoako2017.10.25

The autumn leaves in Aomori Prefecture peak in October! 3 popular spots for viewing autumn leaves!

Located in the northernmost part of Tohoku, Aomori Prefecture experiences its autumn foliage change quite early. Most areas reach their peak between early and late October. For those who want to enjoy the autumn leaves early...

HarumakiHarumaki2017.10.11

[Miyagi] The Zao Echo Line is the perfect autumn drive! Full of autumn leaves and fruit...

The pleasant weather of autumn makes you want to go on an active drive. The beautiful scenery of autumn leaves is a great way to feel good. For this reason, the best autumn drive in Miyagi Prefecture is the Zao Echo Light...

HarumakiHarumaki2017.10.11

[Fukushima] Opened in 2017. The famous bar at the popular roadside station "Kunimi Atsukashinosato"...

Kunimi Atsukashinosato Roadside Station opened in May 2017 in Kunimi Town, Date County, in northern Fukushima Prefecture. Kunimi Town is known for its abundant agricultural products, including peaches.

HazukiHazuki2017.08.22

[Akita] Enjoy nature to the fullest! 4 recommended driving courses!

A tour of the Oga Peninsula, where you can fully enjoy the Sea of ​​Japan. Akita Prefecture is rectangular, stretching from north to south. The Oga Peninsula, jutting out from the west, is the birthplace of Namahage. Along the coast...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.03.10

Hirosaki Castle

5 must-see tourist spots in Aomori!

Aomori Prefecture, rich in nature, is home to many beautiful sights that you will never see in other prefectures. As the northernmost prefecture in Tohoku, you might think it's a bit far to get there from the Kanto or Kansai regions...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.11.10

Mount Kurikoma

Enjoy the flavors of Akita while admiring the autumn leaves! 3 recommended spots to see the autumn leaves in Akita

Enjoy the flavors of autumn while viewing the autumn leaves! Oyasukyo Onsen A 40-minute drive along a country road from Yuzawa Station in Akita Prefecture brings the hot spring town into view. This area, also known as Oyasukyo Onsen, is located on the other side of the road...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.11.07

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