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Journeys around Tohoku by Tom Roseveare, discovering some of Japan's best sightseeing secrets.

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Sightseeing in Yonezawa

Sightseeing in Yonezawa

Tom Roseveare

As a castle town, Yonezawa in southern Yamagata was once home to the Uesugi clan, but is more commonly known for its delicaci...

Yamagata
Aizu Sazaedo Temple

Aizu Sazaedo Temple

Tom Roseveare

Aizu Sazaedo (会津さざえ堂) is a 16.5 meter high, three-storied, hexagonal Buddhist pagoda located in Aizu-wakamatsu.

Fukushima
Ishinomaki

Ishinomaki

Tom Roseveare

Ishinomaki is a large city located along the eastern coast of Miyagi prefecture. Whilst considered to be one of the most heav...

Miyagi
Zao

Zao

Tom Roseveare

Zao is a mountainous region located in south-west Miyagi – perhaps best known for the beautiful Okama crater located close to...

Miyagi
Hasegawa Ramen

Hasegawa Ramen

Tom Roseveare

Hasegawa Ramen (はせ川 松山店) up in Fukushima's Kitakata region is one of the more popular ramen shops in the area, serving ...

Fukushima
Bannai Ramen

Bannai Ramen

Tom Roseveare

Visit Bannai Shokudou (坂内食堂), one of Kitakata's most well-known ramen shops in Fukushima's Kitakata city.

Fukushima
Ishinomaki Fish Market

Ishinomaki Fish Market

Tom Roseveare

Ishinomaki Fish Market is the largest fish market in Japan, acting as a conduit for the Minami-sanriku coastal region – one o...

Miyagi
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