Activities Sendai Astronomical Observatory Justin Velgus Sendai Astronomical Observatory opened in 1955, but the importance of astronomy in Sendai can trace its origins back to the p...
Area Mamurogawa Tomoaki Sato Mamurogawa (真室川) is known as Ume no Sato (梅の里 lit. 'plum town'). A Plum Festival is held here every year during Golden ...
Culture Shiogama Shrine Justin Velgus Shiogama shrine is located in Shiogama, a seaside town most famous for the shrine itself, its great view, and its proximity t...
Beauty & Spa The Travels of Isabella Bird: III Amber Mezbourian Victorian adventurer Isabella Bird wanted to find the 'real Japan' so headed north into the wilds of Tohoku, braving snakes,...
9 Food Farmers & Fishmongers Market Akita Bonson Lam The Akita Citizens Market is where locals come to find out the freshest fish, fruit and vegetables.
7 Activities Lake Towada and Oirase Valley Jean Gerard Dacher Lake Towada in Aomori Prefecure is a wonderful crater lake and scenic Oirase Valley's won't disappoint you either. Fancy a ho...
Beauty & Spa The Shimokita Hanto Amber Mezbourian Take a roadtrip to one of Honshu's remotest spots, visit the entrance to Hell, and admire the amazing rock formations at Hoto...
Activities Jodogahama - Sanriku Coast Katherine Moore Jodogahama Beach in Iwate is out of the way and out of this world! Visit this beach with great swimming to see why it was des...
Culture Aizu Jibo Dai Kannon Selena Hoy Immense snow-white Buddhist Kannon statue stands tall over Aizu Wakamatsu on the grounds of Aizumura, Fukushima Prefecture.
Culture Hirosaki Park Eric Thompson Hirosaki Park, with its castle relics, gardens, shrine and cherry blossoms, is definitely worth a visit!
