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[What day is it today? | Tohoku Edition] What day is April 7th?

Shonai Bank, established in Yamagata Prefecture, is headquartered in Yamagata City (its headquarters will change from Tsuruoka City to Yamagata City in 2025). Shonai Bank, one of Yamagata Prefecture's premier regional banks, was formerly the 67th National Bank.

NEFT Editorial Department2025.04.07

What day is it today? | Tohoku Edition

[What day is it today? | Tohoku Edition] What day is April 6th?

The day Miyagi (asteroid) was discovered (Miyagi Prefecture) Asteroid Miyagi was discovered on April 6, 1999, at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, USA.

NEFT Editorial Department2025.04.06

Historic Site

Sharks, catfish, seagulls, and turnips? A trip report from Hon-Hachinohe to Kabushima Shrine [Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture].

Table of Contents1 Departing from Hon-Hachinohe Station! 2 Is Kabushima Shrine a breeding ground for black-tailed gulls? 3 Kabushima Shrine: The guardian deity of prosperous business and the fishing industry3.1 Kabushima Shrine The "Hachinohe Festival" is held annually from February 17th to 20th...

Editorial staff2025.04.04

sweets

What is the mysterious traditional sweet "Yubeshi"? Introducing recommended souvenirs [Fukushima Prefecture]

Table of Contents1 What is "Yubeshi"?2 How to Make Yubeshi3 Unique Yubeshi from Prefectural Manufacturers Gathered Together!3.1 Kanoya's "Ieden Yubeshi"3.2 Kashiwaya's "Kurumi Yubeshi Mochizuri"...

Haruka Hashimoto2025.04.03

All of Tohoku

Kintaro? What is the EH500 electric locomotive that mainly runs on the Tohoku Main Line?

Table of Contents1 The EH500 "Kintaro" was born to tow trains from the Tokyo metropolitan area to the Tohoku region and Hokkaido.2 Initially, it operated mainly on AC electrified sections.3 It was also introduced to the Kanmon Tunnel.4 The Kintaro was used in the Tohoku region...

Yuto Ono2025.04.02

Winter Festival

A report on the Hachinohe Enburi festival, one of Aomori's three major winter festivals...

Table of Contents1 Hachinohe Enburi? A Winter Festival in Aomori?1.1 "Enburi" is a celebratory performance to pray for a good harvest before rice planting2 Local Report! Hachinohe Enburi!3 Experience Hachinohe Enburi at a Historic Site!4 Evening...

Editorial staff2025.04.01

What day is it today? | Tohoku Edition

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

The day Sendai became a designated city (Miyagi Prefecture) On April 1, 1989 (Heisei 1), which also marked the 100th anniversary of the city's establishment, Sendai became the 11th designated city in Japan, and Aoba Ward...

NEFT Editorial Department2025.04.01

Local characters

What kind of bird is the Narcissus flycatcher? Where did this wild bird become the prefecture's official mascot?.

Table of Contents1 What is the Narcissus Flycatcher?2 Why did the Narcissus Flycatcher become the official bird of Fukushima Prefecture?3 The Narcissus Flycatcher is the motif for the official Fukushima Prefecture mascot4 When it comes to bird-watching spots in Fukushima Prefecture, "Kotori no Mori" is the place to be4...

Haruka Hashimoto2025.03.31

What day is it today? | Tohoku Edition

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

Wild Vegetable Day (established by Dewaya in Yamagata Prefecture) was established in 2012 by Dewaya, a restaurant serving wild vegetable dishes in Nishikawa Town, Nishimurayama District, Yamagata Prefecture. Spring, which begins around March when the snow melts, is the season for wild vegetables.

NEFT Editorial Department2025.03.31

dam

The History of Miharu Dam and Its Surrounding Spots [Miharu Town, Tamura District, Fukushima Prefecture]

Table of Contents1 Miharu Dam: Supporting the lives of the surrounding area1.1 Information2 The natural environment is also an attraction3 Also worth checking out! Nearby spots around Miharu Dam3.1 Miharu Dam...

Haruka Hashimoto2025.03.28