Culture Hachinohe, Aomori: Japan’s Northern Frontier Ryan Noble Relax and recharge in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, for striking coastlines, warm hospitality, and exceptional seafood. Disco...
Planning Why Tsuruoka is Calling to Travelers Kim Bergström Beyond cities like Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto lie regions that are not overwhelmed by travelers, but instead are quietly waiting...
Accommodation Spa Resort Hawaiians: A Tropical Escape with a Japanese Soul in Iwaki Joanna Ligon Spa Resort Hawaiians in Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture, brings the tropics to Japan with swimsuit-friendly onsens (hot springs),...
Planning Yamagata One of Nat Geo's Best Places to Visit in 2026 Kim Bergström Yamagata Prefecture has been named on National Geographic's Best of the World 2026 list this week, highlighting it as one of ...
Culture Yokote Chrysanthemum Festival 2026 Kim Bergström For more than half a century, Yokote in Akita Prefecture has been home to one of the region's most striking seasonal traditio...
Culture 360° Yonezawa Open Factory 2026 Kim Bergström The 360° Yonezawa Open Factory invites visitors to step inside the workshops and studios that define the city’s rich manufact...
Culture Sand Craft in Mitane 2026 Kim Bergström When people think of artistic mediums, they might picture paint, canvas, or clay, and sand is not usually the first thing tha...
Culture Ski Among Snow Monsters at Ani Ski Resort Joanna Ligon Ani Ski Resort sits deep in the snow-heavy interior of Akita Prefecture, offering steady powder, wide runs, and a quiet sense...
Culture Iwate Coffee Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Coffee lovers visiting Tohoku have something special to look forward to this spring: the return of the Iwate Coffee Festival,...
Culture An Intellectual Journey Through Fujita Tsuguharu’s Legacy in Akita Joanna Ligon Fujita had the world at his feet. Paris, Tokyo, any great city could have been the canvas for his grand vision. So, why Akita?
