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Opening in 2022! We visited "Roadside Station Fukushima" in Ozasao, Fukushima Prefecture! [Fukushima...

The 170th roadside station in Tohoku, Roadside Station Fukushima, opened on April 27, 2022, at the entrance to the expressway connecting Fukushima and Yamagata prefectures. As befits a fruit-producing region, there are many local fruits and vegetables available nearby...

ikokeikoke2022.09.05

[Yamagata Prefecture] The nationally famous Obanazawa watermelon is actually one of Yamagata's many other delicious watermelons...

View this post on Instagram InstagramNagai City Tourism Association on Instagram: "Yamagata Arcadia Tourism Bureau's experience tour "Water...

ikokeikoke2022.08.27

[Part 1] A Solo Day Trip to Yamagata City | Sightseeing within a 2-5km radius of Yamagata Station on the Senzan Line [Yamagata...

I suddenly decided to take a solo day trip to Yamagata on the Senzan Line. The reason is simple. As I've gotten older and more experienced, I've always traveled to Yamagata by car recently, and that's certainly a good idea...

Editorial staffEditorial staff2022.06.04

[Yamagata Prefecture] Yonezawa beef bento, a regular at the national ekiben festival, is selling well at roadside stations...

Ekiben are often sold at supermarkets. They are so popular that they sell out in a flash. Yonezawa's bento boxes are sold at festivals and always rank highly...

ikokeikoke2022.06.03

Fukushima Family Camp

[Fukushima Prefecture] Recommended even for first timers! 5 campsites perfect for families

As the weather warms up, it's time to head out and explore. Fukushima Prefecture is packed with leisure spots brimming with nature. From outdoor spots for hardcore enthusiasts to those looking for a more casual experience...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2022.04.21

[Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture] Excitement! Enthusiasm! I don't want to go home! A wonderful time at Miyagikyo Distillery...

If you live in Miyagi and are a liquor lover, there's a good chance you've experienced the Miyagikyo Distillery Guided Tour, a free course. When I ask people about this all-inclusive experience course, they often say, "Oh, I've been here for years...".

Editorial staffEditorial staff2022.03.27

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

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