The Tohoku region consists of six prefectures: Aomori, Iwate, Akita, Miyagi, Yamagata, and Fukushima. Each prefecture has developed its own distinct culture due to its climate, topography, and historical background
NEFT introduces a variety of local information from across the Tohoku region, including tourist spots, gourmet food, history, folklore, festivals, traditional crafts, and railways
Choose a prefecture that interests you and try to discover its unique charm and lesser-known stories
Aomori Prefecture
Aomori Prefecture is located at the northernmost tip of Honshu. Different histories and cultures have developed in each region, such as Tsugaru, Nanbu, and Shimokita
This site features articles about Aomori Prefecture, including festivals such as Aomori Nebuta, Hirosaki Neputa, and Kuroishi Yosare, as well as Jomon period ruins, Tsugaru Ichidai-sama, local cuisine, railways, and customs unique to snowy regions
Iwate Prefecture
Iwate Prefecture is the second largest prefecture in Japan after Hokkaido. It boasts a diverse range of regions, including the castle town of Morioka, the World Heritage site of Hiraizumi, the folk tale village of Tono, and the magnificent Sanriku coast
This guide introduces the profound charms of Iwate Prefecture, including its history, folklore, local performing arts, natural landscapes, railways, and local cuisine such as Morioka's three famous noodle dishes
Akita Prefecture
Surrounded by the Sea of Japan and the Ou Mountains, Akita Prefecture is a place where rich nature and the culture of a snow country thrive. Unique cultural traditions remain in various parts of the prefecture, such as the Namahage of Oga, the Akita Kanto Festival, the samurai residences of Kakunodate, and the Kamakura of Yokote
This site introduces the culture and stories passed down throughout Akita Prefecture, including traditional events, folk performing arts, history, hot springs, scenic spots, local cuisine, and traditional crafts
Miyagi Prefecture
Miyagi Prefecture, centered around Sendai, the largest city in the Tohoku region, boasts diverse areas including Matsushima, the Sanriku coast, the granary region in the north, and the foothills of the Zao mountain range
This section features articles that offer a deeper understanding of Miyagi Prefecture, covering topics such as the history of Date Masamune and the Sendai Domain, shrines and temples, festivals, folklore, local cuisine, tourist attractions, and railways
Yamagata Prefecture
Yamagata Prefecture, surrounded by the Ou Mountains and the Dewa Mountains, comprises four regions: Murayama, Mogami, Okitama, and Shonai. Each region has its own unique history, food culture, and customs
This guide introduces the attractions of various parts of Yamagata Prefecture, including the Dewa Sanzan mountains, Yamadera temples, the Mogami River, hot spring resorts, castle towns, traditional crafts, festivals, local cuisine, and railways
Fukushima Prefecture
Fukushima Prefecture is the third largest prefecture in Japan after Hokkaido and Iwate, and is divided into three regions: Hamadori, Nakadori, and Aizu. Each region has its own unique characteristics, not only in climate and topography, but also in history and culture
This guide introduces the many attractions scattered throughout Fukushima Prefecture, including the history of Aizu, its post towns and castle towns, festivals, hot springs, local cuisine, traditional crafts, railways, and natural landscapes