Article - Part 32

A locomotive, passenger cars, and a diesel railcar!? The strangest train formations in the world [Aomori, Akita, Iwate]

Table of Contents1 The Appearance of Coupled Passenger Cars and Diesel Railcars2 Train Formation of the 539 Train3 Why Did This Strange Train Formation Come About?4 The Locomotive + Passenger Car + Diesel Railcar Train Still in Service Today: The Mainstay of Japan's Railways Today...

Yuto Ono2025.02.06

Tohoku gourmet

Aomori is a hidden horse meat producing region! Explaining why horse meat culture has spread

Table of Contents1 Aomori is the third largest producer of horse meat after Kumamoto and Fukushima! Why?1.1 The natural environment is suitable for raising horses1.2 The horse-raising culture has continued since the Edo period1.3 Place names with "To" in their names are related to horses...

Hana Odagiri2025.02.05

Tohoku gourmet

Takasago Foods' "Nabeyaki Udon" is so delicious! Why are so many people buying boxes of it?.

Table of Contents1. A Must-Have in Aomori's Winter! What is Takasago Foods' Nabeyaki Udon?1.1. Takasago Foods' History and Popularity in Aomori1.2. The Characteristics and Appeal of Takasago Foods' Nabeyaki Udon2. Why Do So Many People Buy It in Boxes?.

Hana Odagiri2025.02.04

Portrait of Date Harumune, owned by Sendai City Museum

Historic Site

The grave of Date Harumune and his statue at Hoshoji Temple in Fukushima City [Fukushima Prefecture]

Table of Contents1 Profile of Date Harumune1.1 The internal conflict with his father, Tanemune, which involved the feudal lords of southern Oshu [Tenbun Rebellion]1.2 The rift with his son, Terumune, is said to be the underlying cause [Genki Incident]2 Harumune's grave is located [...

Aoiwa2025.02.03

What day is it today? | Tohoku Edition

[What day is it today? | Tohoku Edition] What day is February 1st?

Table of Contents1 Sendai City Astronomical Observatory Day (Miyagi Prefecture)2 The Day the Tohoku Asteroid Was DiscoveredSendai City Astronomical Observatory Day (Miyagi Prefecture)On February 1, 1955, a memorial was held at Nishi Park in Aoba Ward, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, thanks to donations from citizens...

NEFT Editorial Department2025.02.01

Traditions and customs

[Aomori Prefecture] Learn about legends surrounding heavy snowfall while facing nature!

Table of Contents1. Heavy snowfall occurs when there are many stink bugs2. Snow accumulates up to where praying mantis eggs are laid3. Heavy snowfall occurs when swans arrive early4. Heavy snowfall occurs when birds build their nests in high places5. Heavy rain...

Hana Odagiri2025.01.31

What day is it today? | Tohoku Edition

[What day is it today? | Tohoku Edition] What day is January 31st?

Aloha Day (Fukushima Prefecture) Today, January 31st, is a special event held by Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture, the Iwaki Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Tokiwa Kosan Co., Ltd., operator of the Iwaki City leisure facility "Spa Resort Hawaiians.".

NEFT Editorial Department2025.01.31

Alcohol

A sake with a natto label, which is forbidden by sake breweries? A special junmai sake, a collaboration between two companies from the same hometown...

Table of Contents1 Is natto bacteria a natural enemy of sake brewing?2 What is Tokubetsu Junmai Kawaguchi Natto?3 Wataya Tokubetsu Junmai Kawaguchi Natto Miyamanishiki Genshu4 Wataya Tokubetsu Junmai Kawaguchi Natto Sasanishiki Genshu5 Summary...

Aoiwa2025.01.30

winter

The blizzards in Aomori are amazing! Experience the terror of Tsugaru's snow on this hands-on tour!

Table of Contents1 What is a ground blizzard? Whiteouts create the harsh winters of Aomori1.1 Ground blizzards are a frequent natural phenomenon in Aomori1.2 The horror of whiteouts1.3 The Tsugaru region and the plains along the Sea of Japan...

Hana Odagiri2025.01.29