Activities Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain Kim Bergström Tucked away in the mountains of Fukushima Prefecture, Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain is a rare spring destination where trav...
Culture A Guide to Tono City and Hanamaki City Veronica Carnevale Tono City and Hanamaki City in Iwate Prefecture act as gateways to different worlds—showcasing traditional customs, folktales...
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 Seaweed and Sightseeing in Iwate Veronica Carnevale Iwate is Japan’s second largest prefecture area-wise and is located in the country’s northeastern Tohoku region. In this mass...
Activities A Foot Bath Path In Kaminoyama Tiffany Aguilar If a full body hot spring bath isn't your thing, consider the next best option–baths just for your feet.
Culture 10 Things to Know About Sendai Serena Kim Sendai is a vibrant city located on the Pacific coast of Honshu, the largest of Japan's four major islands. It can be reach...
Culture Akita: Gastronomy and Onsen Tiffany Aguilar Akita is the country’s sixth largest prefecture with something special to offer in every season. With a distinct climate, Aki...
Culture Experience the Sea’s Blessings in Minamisanriku Veronica Carnevale Known for its mountainous west and oceanside east, Miyagi Prefecture is blessed with a diverse range of nature. The prefectur...
Culture A Deep Dive Into Iwaki’s Kamaboko Fish Cakes Veronica Carnevale Japan’s third largest prefecture, Fukushima is located in northeastern Japan’s Tohoku region and shares an eastern border wit...
Culture Enjoy Chikuwa Fish Cakes in Aomori City Veronica Carnevale A part of Japan’s northeastern Tohoku region, Aomori is beloved for its summer Nebuta Festival, sweet-tasting apples, exceedi...
