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Introducing the "Inawashiro" express train, which had three destinations and was so confusing that even the train staff were confused [Fukushima Prefecture]

In today's railways, the destinations of medium- to long-distance trains are usually simple. It's not impossible that you might get taken to a place you never expected...

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2024.10.23

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

[Fukushima Prefecture] Stay at a roadside station! Introducing roadside stations in Fukushima Prefecture with accommodation facilities!

As of 2024, Fukushima Prefecture has 35 roadside stations, each with its own unique character and appealing to driving tourists. Some of these have hotel-like accommodation facilities within the premises...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.10.15

[Miyagi Prefecture] Stay at a roadside station! Introducing roadside stations in Miyagi Prefecture with accommodation facilities!

As car camping trips at roadside stations are experiencing a quiet boom, an increasing number of roadside stations are being built with auto campgrounds and hotels. Unfortunately, Miyagi Prefecture does not have any lodging facilities...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.10.11

[Akita Prefecture] Stay at a roadside station! Introducing roadside stations in Akita Prefecture with accommodation facilities!

As car camping trips at roadside stations become a quiet trend, the number of roadside stations with attached accommodation facilities that offer comfortable and safe accommodation is increasing in the Tohoku region. As of September 2024...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.10.07

Abolished after just one year?! The unusual express train "Akita Relay" [Iwate Prefecture...

The Akita Shinkansen "Komachi" currently operates between Tokyo Station and Akita Station. The Akita Shinkansen opened in March 1997, so before that, other express trains provided access to Akita.

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2024.10.02

[Yamagata Prefecture] Stay at a roadside station! Introducing roadside stations in Yamagata Prefecture with accommodation facilities!

As car camping trips at roadside stations become a quiet trend, did you know that the number of roadside stations where you can stay safely is increasing? In this article, we will introduce roadside stations in Yamagata Prefecture that you can stay at safely...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.09.25

Construction work underway to add an approach track for the Yamagata Shinkansen at Fukushima Station [Fukushima Prefecture]

At Fukushima Station in Fukushima Prefecture, construction is underway to add an approach track for Yamagata Shinkansen trains. We explain the details and significance of this construction project, with photos of the site. Fukushima Station's approach track...

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2024.09.12

How Fukushima Transportation was born & A descendant of the founder of Fukushima Transportation tried out the Iizaka Line

The Iizaka Line, a railway line operated by Fukushima Transportation Co., Ltd., runs through Fukushima City in Fukushima Prefecture, connecting Fukushima Station and Iizaka Onsen Station. How did Fukushima Transportation and the Iizaka Line come about?.

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2024.08.28

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