Beauty & Spa Furofushi Onsen Justin Velgus Furofushi Onsen is a hot spring located in Fukaura Town, Aomori Prefecture. It is famous for being right at the edge of the S...
Accommodation Farmhouse stay in Sumita Jonathan Grogan Sample traditional farm life with a stay at a farmhouse in Sumita, Iwate.
Culture Panning for Gold in Sumita Jonathan Grogan Try your hand at panning for gold in Sumita's river beds or at the Folk History Information Center.
18 Culture JR Resort Shirakami Justin Velgus The Resort Shirakami is a luxury train line running from Akita to Aomori. The most scenic part of the travel is viewing the S...
Culture Michinoku Sendaiyose Justin Velgus Michinoku Sendaiyose is a traditional entertainment variety show held the first Saturday of every month in Sendai. Shows are ...
Culture Dontosai: The Half Naked Pilgrimage Claire Northall Enjoy a unique, authentic and naked Japanese experience at this centuries old festival in Sendai.
Accommodation Aomori Wakinosawa Youth Hostel Peter Sidell In the remote Shimokita Peninsula in Japan's Aomori prefecture, Wakinosawa Youth Hostel is a good base from which to explore ...
Nightlife Bon Izakaya, Hachinohe Peter Sidell In Hachinohe in Japan's Aomori prefecture, Bon izakaya is a fun place to eat and drink, with spicy south-east Asian food, tas...
Food Anzu Izakaya in Hirosaki Peter Sidell In the centre of Hirosaki in Japan's Aomori prefecture, Anzu is an atmospheric old izakaya where you can listen to traditiona...
Activities Gyokusen-ji Temple Justin Velgus Gyokusenji is a temple at the base of Dewa Sanzan (three sacred peaks) in Yamagata prefecture. Built in 1251, it is synonymou...
