Food Kawabata Street Hitoshi Kawai Discover why the ancient folk trekked all the way to the end of the earth for legendary food
Transportation Tabata Station Ran Matsumoto Tabata Station consists of two platforms feeding four tracks that are served by two lines: the Keihin Tohoku Line and the Yam...
Culture Tanbara Park in Saijo Haruyo Takimoto Tanbara Park has wonderful playgrounds with various enjoyable activities and panoramic views. It's a fun place to visit with ...
Accommodation Hotel Pearl City Akita Kawabata Jeremy Yap Hotel Pearl City Akita Kawabata sits between the business and entertainment district of Akita City. A short walk from JR Akit...
Activities Sendai's Aoba Matsuri 2024 Justin Velgus The Aoba Matsuri is Sendai's largest festival after Tanabata. A samurai procession, dancers, and various events can be enjoye...
Transportation Higashiyama Subway Chris Glenn Of Nagoya’s 4 subway lines, the Higashiyama Line is the city’s oldest, having opened in November of 1957 and connecting 20.6 ...
Culture Exploring Zuihoden Laura Welch A beautiful monument to mark the resting place of Sendai's founder, Date Masamune, surrounded by nature that marks the passin...
Culture Uchiko's Sasa Matsuri 2024 Ingrid Lezar Uchiko's main street is decked out with colorful paper and bamboo decorations for three days. Teams dress in yukata or other ...
Culture Akita Kanto Lantern Festival 2020 Hitoshi Kawai Dokkoisho! The multiple meanings of this word are a reflection of the complex emotions going through the lantern bearer’s min...
Shopping Masumida Jinja Chris Glenn Ichinomiya’s Masumida Jinja, with nearly 1,400 years of history, is a combination of spirituality and celebration.
