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Aizu-Tajima Gion Festival Photo Report: Part 1 - Yatai songs performed at the large floats during the evening festival...

Minamiaizu Town is located in the southwest of Fukushima Prefecture, a little south of Tochigi Prefecture. This area, also known as "Oku-Aizu," is home to the annual Gion Festival, one of Japan's three major festivals.

Aoiwa2025.07.31

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

Akita Inu Designation as a National Monument (Akita Prefecture) On July 31, 1931, nine Akita dogs were designated as a national natural monument under the name "Akita Inu." This designation marked the beginning of the breed's status as a "Japanese dog.".

NEFT Editorial Department2025.07.31

Three UNESCO cultural heritage sites: "Dainichido Bugaku," "Hanawa Bayashi," and "Kemonai Bon Odori"...

Kazuno City, Akita Prefecture, is located in the northeastern part of Akita Prefecture and was once the home of the towns of Hanawa, Osarizawa, Towada, and Hachimantai.

NORIJUN2025.07.30

Shark fin, sunflowers, Blue Impulse... A selection of soft drinks to enjoy at roadside stations in Miyagi...

Miyagi Prefecture has the fewest number of roadside stations among the six Tohoku prefectures, but it is not inferior to the other prefectures in terms of the uniqueness of its soft serve ice cream. Roadside stations where you can enjoy delicious soft serve ice cream are concentrated in the northern part of the prefecture...

DaiwaConsilio2025.07.29

What makes Aomori scallops so delicious? Everything from when they're in season to how to eat and use them...

When you think of Aomori, many people may think of apples and garlic. However, one thing you shouldn't forget is scallops. In fact, Aomori is one of the leading scallop producing areas in Japan. For the prefectural residents...

Hana Odagiri2025.07.28

What day is it today? | Tohoku Edition What day is it on July 28th?

The day of the Great Aomori Air Raid (Aomori Prefecture): From July 28th to the early morning of July 29th, 1945 (Showa 20), the US military carried out an air raid on Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture. At 9:15 PM on July 28th,...

NEFT Editorial Department2025.07.28

[What day is it today? | Tohoku Edition] What day is July 26th?

Fukushima Peach Day (Fukushima Prefecture) July 26th is Fukushima Peach Day, established by the Fukushima Mirai Agricultural Cooperative in Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture, to raise awareness of the deliciousness of Fukushima peaches...

NEFT Editorial Department2025.07.26

Natayacho, Morioka City: A town of water that keeps time ticking away - A life woven with spring water [Iwate Prefecture]

Located close to the center of Morioka city, Natayacho is a quiet area that seems to be one step removed from the hustle and bustle of modern life. Just one street with traffic and you'll find yourself surrounded by the flowing air...

Editorial staff2025.07.25

[What day is it today? | Tohoku Edition] What day is July 25th?

Highest Temperature Anniversary (Yamagata Prefecture) On July 25, 1933, Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture, recorded a temperature of 40.8°C, the first temperature ever recorded at the time. This was the day that the "Highest Temperature Anniversary" was established...

NEFT Editorial Department2025.07.25

Kakunodate, a castle town that flourished during the time of the Satake clan [Senboku City's highlights ③]

Kakunodate flourished during the 215 years or so of the Edo period under the rule of the Satake Hokke clan, who were respected by the local residents as "lords." The townscape built by the Ashina clan...

NORIJUN2025.07.24