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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

Kesennuma Oshima

[Miyagi] 3 Recommended Scenic Spots Along the Sea

Along the coast of Miyagi Prefecture, you can enjoy beautiful scenery and a wide variety of seafood. The Sanriku Sea receives abundant nutrients from the surrounding mountains via rivers, making it ideal for oysters.

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.10.31

Inaniwa udon

[Akita] Yokote & Yuzawa Area: Full of Food and Sightseeing Attractions!

A variety of attractive tourist destinations. The area around Yokote and Yuzawa in Akita Prefecture has historically been famous for its many hot springs. Furthermore, with Mount Kurikoma at its center, there are many famous spots where you can enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.10.27

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  • Aomori is a hidden horse meat producing region! Explaining why horse meat culture has spread
  • What is hittsumi? Learn more about the differences between suiton and hatto, as well as the best sake to pair it with...
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    5 popular apple juices from Aomori Prefecture! Recommended as souvenirs!
  • What is Tsugaru Soba? What sets it apart from regular soba? Explaining its hidden characteristics and appeal [Aomori]
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    Have you heard of "Imo-taste," a traditional party item from Tsugaru? [Aomori Prefecture]
  • Tatsukoyama's frozen tofu is a great ally for a healthy diet! And it's delicious! [Fukushima Prefecture]
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  • Masudacho, Yokote City: A preserved district lined with unique merchant houses with built-in churanya (Akita Prefecture)
  • Old-style martial arts (Yamagata and Akita edition)
    [Yamagata and Akita Edition] Valuable old-style martial arts from the six Tohoku prefectures! Numerous unique techniques are still handed down...
  • [Part 2] Japan's first nautical chart, "Map of Kamaishi Port in Rikuchukoku," and the development of Kamaishi [Iwate Prefecture]
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    Yamagata Kokeshi – Created by Kobayashi Soji, who trained in woodworking at Sakunami Onsen in the Sendai domain...
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    [JR East Pass Journey: Day 1, Part 1] On the first day, we start with a morning stroll around Morioka and head to the samurai residences of Kakunodate!
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