6 Spring in Kakunodate Bonson Lam At the end of a long winter, the folk in Kakunodate welcome the first cherry blossoms of spring with a joy in their heart. Pe...
Beauty & Spa Discover Japan's Roots in Akita Justin Velgus Semboku City and the nearby Towada region highlight some of the very best the northeast Tohoku region has to offer. With a wo...
Nightlife Oil Shock Izakaya, Sendai Justin Velgus Oil Shock [油食来 (オイルショック)] is a Japanese style pub in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. With its easy access on Jozenji Ave...
16 1000 Cherry Trees in Winter Takako Sakamoto The winter scenery of the '1000 Cherry Trees at a Glance' along Shiroishi River in Miyagi Prefecture. They look sad in mid wi...
10 A Pagoda and a Cemetery Radica Sooknarine A stroll around Honshiogama Station leads to a cemetery and pagoda on a large hill.
Activities Grandee Hatoriko Ski Resort Tom Roseveare Grandee Hatoriko Ski Resort in southern Fukushima prefecture.
Food Teddy's Diner Laura Welch An under-appreciated restaurant styled after an American diner, which offers juicy burgers and much, much more
13 Culture Aoba Ward Festival Laura Welch The Aoba Ward Festival, not to be confused with the Aoba Festival, is an autumn event that celebrates the culture of the peop...
