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Aomori
Aomori
Expected to be the next location to be inscribed on the World Heritage List: Let’s learn about “Jomon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan”!
In May 2021, the UNESCO Advisory Board announced its recommendation that th…
Aomori
Recommended outdoor activities you should try in the Tohoku region!
Facing the Pacific Ocean on the east side and the Japan Sea on the west sid…
Aomori
Travelling by Local Railway in Tohoku
In Japan, railway lines with a small passenger capacity are called “local r…
Aomori
Asamushi Onsen: Great onsen surrounded by the ocean and mountains
Located at the base of the Natsudomari Peninsula facing Mutsu Bay in Aomori…
Aomori
Enjoy Skiing in Japan!
Japan has all kinds of snow activities to offer with great scenery and fun …
Aomori
Great cherry blossom viewing sites over the next few weeks!
Lying on a long, north to south axis, the Japanese archipelago has differen…
Aomori
Enjoy a winter trip with snow!
Enjoy a winter trip with snow activities, scenery, onsen, and much more! Th…
Aomori
Let’s Enjoy Winter in Japan!
In Japan, you can enjoy various activities besides winter sports such as sk…
Aomori
Koganezaki Furofushi Onsen：Soaking in an open-air bath while watching the sunset sinking over the horizon and listening to the sound of the surf provides the ultimate in relaxation time.
Koganezaki Furofushi Onsen is in Aomori Prefecture and its open-air baths a…
Aomori
Sukayu Onsen: The historic “fountain of healing above the clouds”
Sukayu is located 925 meters above sea level atop the refreshing highlands …
Aomori
Highly-recommended spots to view autumn foliage by using JR EAST PASS!
Autumn is the season where leaves turn red and yellow, creating beautifully…
Aomori
Lake Towada/Aomori Prefecture
Lake Towada/Aomori Prefecture Enjoy vividly colored leaves, including yello…
Aomori
Towada Onsen
Tsuta Onsen is surrounded by tall beech trees and is the only hot springs r…
Aomori
Lake Towada
Breathtaking scenery can be seen from a boat on Lake Towada or from a lakes…
Aomori
Hakkoda Onsen
Sukayu Onsen is the oldest hot springs at Hakkoda Onsen and its huge co-ed …
Aomori
Oirase Keiryu Stream
Oirase Keiryu Stream is a 14-km stream from the lake at Nenokuchi; the gap …
Aomori
Towada Art Center
The Towada Art Center – where a colorful horse statue at the entrance greet…
Aomori
Aomori Museum of Art
Aomori Museum of Art, next to the site, was designed by Jun Aoki. “Ao…
Aomori
Hirosaki Neputa
Hirosaki Neputa Festival is held in Hirosaki City on August 1-7. About 60 n…
Aomori
TSUGARU
Although it is cold in winter and sometimes suffers damage from cold weathe…
Aomori
Welcome to Japan’s autumn season of color!
Welcome to Japan’s autumn season of color! Here are some of the best spots …
Aomori
GOSHOGAWARA
Tachineputa no Yakata displays three tachineputas that are more than 20 met…
Aomori
LET’S VISIT THE SANRIKU COAST!
The Tohoku earthquake and tsunami, which occurred on March 11, 2011, hit th…
Aomori
KUROISHI
Seibien in Inakadate Village is one of the three major gardens of the Meiji…
Aomori
IWATE / AOMORI / AKITA
At the end of the 13th century, Italian Marco Polo wrote “The Travels…
Aomori
HACHINOHE
At Hasshoku Center, fresh seafood from Hachinohe Port, dry seafood, and rar…
Aomori
TOWADA / OIRASE / HAKKODA
Breathtaking scenery can be seen from a boat on Lake Towada or from a lakes…
Aomori
HIROSAKI
Hirosaki Park is one of the most famous cherry blossom sites in Japan. The …
Aomori
AOMORI CITY; HIROSAKI CITY; HACHINOHE CITY
Surrounded by the Tsugaru Strait, Japan Sea, and Pacific Ocean on three sid…
Aomori
AOMORI
With the opening of the Tohoku Shinkansen Line directly from Tokyo to Aomor…
Aomori
AOMORI
Aomori With the opening of the Tohoku Shinkansen Line directly from Tokyo t…Akita
Akita
Expected to be the next location to be inscribed on the World Heritage List: Let’s learn about “Jomon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan”!
In May 2021, the UNESCO Advisory Board announced its recommendation that th…Akita
Recommended outdoor activities you should try in the Tohoku region!
Facing the Pacific Ocean on the east side and the Japan Sea on the west sid…
Akita
Nyutou Onsen: Hot spring connoisseurs’ favorite hidden gem surrounded by mountains
Located at the foot of Mount Nyuto in Akita Prefecture, the Tohoku Region, …Akita
Travelling by Local Railway in Tohoku
In Japan, railway lines with a small passenger capacity are called “local r…
Akita
My trip to Misato Town, Nyuto Onsen, Lake Tazawa, and Kakunodate in Akita Prefecture
Writer: FF. L from China, Traveled in July, 2019 In July, I took a two-day …Akita
Great cherry blossom viewing sites over the next few weeks!
Lying on a long, north to south axis, the Japanese archipelago has differen…Akita
Let’s Enjoy Winter in Japan!
In Japan, you can enjoy various activities besides winter sports such as sk…Akita
Highly-recommended spots to view autumn foliage by using JR EAST PASS!
Autumn is the season where leaves turn red and yellow, creating beautifully…Akita
Kakunodate/Akita Prefecture
Kakunodate Tourist Association Kakunodate/Akita Prefecture Kakunodate, a to…
Akita
Lake Tazawa
This is the deepest lake (425 m) in Japan. Pleasure cruises and cycling aro…
Akita
AKITA
The Kanto Matsuri Festival, one of the major festivals of Tokoku, takes pla…
Akita
Enjoy a winter trip, various snow activities, gorgeous views, onsen, and more!
There are many attractive places where you can fully enjoy the best part of…Akita
Welcome to Japan’s autumn season of color!
Welcome to Japan’s autumn season of color! Here are some of the best spots …
Akita
SHIRAKAMI-SANCHI
Walking leisurely in the mysterious and natural beech forest, visiting Anmo…
Akita
KAKUNODATE
Kakunodate was founded as a castle town in 1620. It is famous for retaining…
Akita
HACHIMANTAI
Hachimantai is a plateau straddling Iwate and Akita prefectures. A road run…Akita
IWATE / AOMORI / AKITA
At the end of the 13th century, Italian Marco Polo wrote “The Travels…Iwate
Iwate
Hiraizumi, an ancient town in Iwate Prefecture, with world heritage-listed Chusonji Temple and local specialty “wanko-soba”
In about two hours and 30 minutes after leaving Tokyo by JR Tohoku Shinkans…Iwate
Expected to be the next location to be inscribed on the World Heritage List: Let’s learn about “Jomon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan”!
In May 2021, the UNESCO Advisory Board announced its recommendation that th…
Iwate
Hanamaki Onsen-kyo: A dozen hot springs in a town of flowers
In the western part of Iwate Prefecture’s Hanamaki City, centered along the…Iwate
Recommended outdoor activities you should try in the Tohoku region!
Facing the Pacific Ocean on the east side and the Japan Sea on the west sid…Iwate
Travelling by Local Railway in Tohoku
In Japan, railway lines with a small passenger capacity are called “local r…
Iwate
Idyllic Rural Views at Koiwai Farm in Spring
Writer: Ayumi Koiwai Farm has extensive grounds and is located near the bot…
Iwate
Enjoyable spring activities! Recommended Sakura-viewing Spots
Where can you enjoy viewing sakura cherry blossoms on your next trip? We wi…Iwate
Enjoy Skiing in Japan!
Japan has all kinds of snow activities to offer with great scenery and fun …
Iwate
Rugby World CUP 2019™ to Be Held in Japan!
The Rugby World Cup is said to be one of the three biggest sport events in …Iwate
Great cherry blossom viewing sites over the next few weeks!
Lying on a long, north to south axis, the Japanese archipelago has differen…Iwate
Enjoy a winter trip with snow!
Enjoy a winter trip with snow activities, scenery, onsen, and much more! Th…Iwate
Highly-recommended spots to view autumn foliage by using JR EAST PASS!
Autumn is the season where leaves turn red and yellow, creating beautifully…
Iwate
Cooling Off in Summer, Japan
As many places in Japan are unbearably hot and humid in summer, Japanese pe…
Iwate
Enjoy early summer in Japan!
Enjoy early summer in Japan! Here are some highly recommended places! Enjoy…
Iwate
Morioka Castle Site Park (Iwate Park)
Morioka Castle Site Park (Iwate Park)/Iwate Prefecture Located on the site …
Iwate
Hachimantai Plateau
The Hachimantai Plateau is a treasure trove of lake, marsh, and alpine flor…
Iwate
Appi Kogen
Extremely dry powdered snow. The average length of the 21 slopes is about 2…
Iwate
MORIOKA
In former times it flourished as a castle town and today it is a quiet, cal…
Iwate
LET’S VISIT THE SANRIKU COAST!
The Tohoku earthquake and tsunami, which occurred on March 11, 2011, hit th…Iwate
Enjoy a winter trip, various snow activities, gorgeous views, onsen, and more!
There are many attractive places where you can fully enjoy the best part of…Iwate
Welcome to Japan’s autumn season of color!
Welcome to Japan’s autumn season of color! Here are some of the best spots …
Iwate
Motsu-ji Temple
Motsu-ji Temple in its glory days could boast of splendor even greater than…
Iwate
NORTHERN IWATE
The three great noodle dishes in Morioka are Wanko-soba, Morioka Reimen (a …
Iwate
HIRAIZUMI
At Ichinoseki Station, switch to the JR Tohoku Line and arrive in Hiraizumi…
Iwate
Geibikei
Geibikei is a dramatic river gorge of the Satetsu River extending for 2 km …Iwate
IWATE / AOMORI / AKITA
At the end of the 13th century, Italian Marco Polo wrote “The Travels…Miyagi
Miyagi
Naruko Onsen-Kyo Village: diverse waters in Tohoku’s great spa town
At the northernmost point of Miyagi Prefecture are the five hot springs tha…Miyagi
Recommended outdoor activities you should try in the Tohoku region!
Facing the Pacific Ocean on the east side and the Japan Sea on the west sid…
Miyagi
Togatta Onsen: An onsen town preserving the tradition of cute kokeshi dolls
At the foot of Mount Zao on the border between Miyagi Prefecture and Yamaga…Miyagi
Travelling by Local Railway in Tohoku
In Japan, railway lines with a small passenger capacity are called “local r…Miyagi
Great cherry blossom viewing sites over the next few weeks!
Lying on a long, north to south axis, the Japanese archipelago has differen…
Miyagi
Akiu Onsen: A hot spring in the great outdoors once beloved by Japan’s famous warlord
A 30-minute drive from Sendai Station in Miyagi Prefecture to the west brin…Miyagi
Enjoy early summer in Japan!
Enjoy early summer in Japan! Here are some highly recommended places! Enjoy…
Miyagi
Godaido
Godaido, a temple located on a small island is accessed via a red arched br…
Miyagi
Zuihoden
Zuihoden, his mausoleum, is located on the mountain to the east of Sendai C…
Miyagi
Sendai Tanabata Matsuri
The Sendai Tanabata Matsuri, held in August, is a gorgeous festival to beho…
Miyagi
SENDAI
It is blessed with rich fisheries and wonderful sightseeing spots, includin…
Miyagi
Ichinokura
A famous sake produced in Miyagi prefecture, Ichinokura is made from local …
Miyagi
LET’S VISIT THE SANRIKU COAST!
The Tohoku earthquake and tsunami, which occurred on March 11, 2011, hit th…
Miyagi
Sasa-kamaboko
Sasa-kamaboko is a local Sendai fish paste cake and many varieties can be b…
Miyagi
MATSUSHIMA
Matsushima is believed to be one of the three most beautiful places in Japa…
Miyagi
SENDAI / YAMAGATA
Tohoku, a region of northern Japan, is full of energy and culture. Three hu…
Miyagi
SENDAI
When the famous poet Matsuo Basho arrived in Sendai on June 20th 1689, the …Yamagata
Yamagata
Recommended outdoor activities you should try in the Tohoku region!
Facing the Pacific Ocean on the east side and the Japan Sea on the west sid…Yamagata
Travelling by Local Railway in Tohoku
In Japan, railway lines with a small passenger capacity are called “local r…
Yamagata
Shirabu Onsen: A quiet time surrounded by pure white snow
Located in Yonezawa City, Yamagawa Prefecture, Shirabu Onsen is a long-esta…Yamagata
Enjoy Skiing in Japan!
Japan has all kinds of snow activities to offer with great scenery and fun …
Yamagata
Warm Up to a Japanese Kotatsu in Winter
While a kotatsu is a winter staple in Japan, it may be completely foreign t…Yamagata
Great cherry blossom viewing sites over the next few weeks!
Lying on a long, north to south axis, the Japanese archipelago has differen…Yamagata
Enjoy a winter trip with snow!
Enjoy a winter trip with snow activities, scenery, onsen, and much more! Th…Yamagata
Let’s Enjoy Winter in Japan!
In Japan, you can enjoy various activities besides winter sports such as sk…
Yamagata
Kaminoyama Onsen: Mild Onsen in an attractive castle town
Located in Kaminoyama City, Yamagata Prefecture and surrounded by mountains…Yamagata
Highly-recommended spots to view autumn foliage by using JR EAST PASS!
Autumn is the season where leaves turn red and yellow, creating beautifully…Yamagata
Enjoy early summer in Japan!
Enjoy early summer in Japan! Here are some highly recommended places! Enjoy…
Yamagata
Yamadera(Risshaku-ji Temple)/Yamagata Prefecture
Yamadera(Risshaku-ji Temple)/Yamagata Prefecture The combination of strange…
Yamagata
Zao Onsen: 1,900 years since its opening! One of the oldest onsen towns in Japan
Straddling Yamagata Prefecture and Miyagi Prefecture, Zao Onsen used to pro…Yamagata
Enjoy a winter trip, various snow activities, gorgeous views, onsen, and more!
There are many attractive places where you can fully enjoy the best part of…
Yamagata
Sankyo Soko
Sankyo Soko, a cluster of 12 traditional storehouses for rice, is a locatio…
Yamagata
Hiyoriyama Park
Hiyoriyama Park offers a panoramic view of the port town. When touring in t…
Yamagata
The Honma Museum of Art
The Honma Museum of Art was converted from an old villa of the Honma clan. …
Yamagata
Sanno Club
Sanno Club, an old high-class Japanese-style restaurant, is built in an int…
Yamagata
Ramen
Local ramen noodles with soup of seafood stock, such as flying fish, are de…
Yamagata
Domon Ken Museum
A modern building facing a calm pond in the foreground in spacious Iimoriya…
Yamagata
TOBISHIMA
It takes 90 minutes from Sakata to Tobishima, the only isolated island of Y…Yamagata
Welcome to Japan’s autumn season of color!
Welcome to Japan’s autumn season of color! Here are some of the best spots …
Yamagata
NIIGATA / SHONAI
Shonai (the northwestern area of Yamagata Prefecture) and Niigata are north…
Yamagata
YONEZAWA
Yonezawa, in Yamagata Prefecture, was once a castle town worth 150,000 koku…
Yamagata
TSURUOKA
Tsuruoka was the castle town of the lords of Sakai of the Shonai domain. Fu…
Yamagata
SAKATA
Sakata prospered during the Edo period (1603-1867) as a transportation hub …
Yamagata
TENDO
The town produces 95 per cent of all pieces produced in Japan and many ches…
Yamagata
YAMAGATA
Yamagata City is the seat of prefectural government in Yamagata Prefecture …
Yamagata
YAMADERA
The temple precincts cover the whole mountain on which there are scores of …Yamagata
SENDAI / YAMAGATA
Tohoku, a region of northern Japan, is full of energy and culture. Three hu…Fukushima
Fukushima
Food Camp Tour: An Exquisite Japanese-style Lunch of Ginjo Apples and Oku-Aizu Beef
Based in Fukushima Prefecture’s Koriyama City is Magonote Travel. Starting …Fukushima
Recommended outdoor activities you should try in the Tohoku region!
Facing the Pacific Ocean on the east side and the Japan Sea on the west sid…Fukushima
Travelling by Local Railway in Tohoku
In Japan, railway lines with a small passenger capacity are called “local r…
Fukushima
Iizaka Onsen: Revitalize Yourself with Hot Spring Water and Fruit
Iizaka Onsen is located in Fukushima City, an inland area of Fukushima Pref…
Fukushima
Happy Relief! Enjoy seasonal fruits in the fruit kingdom of Fukushima while being soothed by fresh greenery!
After the cherry blossom season, the season of radiant greenery begins. In …Fukushima
Enjoyable spring activities! Recommended Sakura-viewing Spots
Where can you enjoy viewing sakura cherry blossoms on your next trip? We wi…Fukushima
Enjoy Skiing in Japan!
Japan has all kinds of snow activities to offer with great scenery and fun …Fukushima
Great cherry blossom viewing sites over the next few weeks!
Lying on a long, north to south axis, the Japanese archipelago has differen…Fukushima
Let’s Enjoy Winter in Japan!
In Japan, you can enjoy various activities besides winter sports such as sk…
Fukushima
Bandai Atami Onsen: An onsen resort with the legend of “onsen for beautiful skin”
Photo:Koriyama City Tourist Association Located in Koriyama City, Fukushima…Fukushima
Enjoy early summer in Japan!
Enjoy early summer in Japan! Here are some highly recommended places! Enjoy…
Fukushima
FUKUSHIMA
It is blessed with beautiful scenery and is proud of its history. Breathles…
Fukushima
AIZU WAKAMATSU
Aizu-wakamatsu Castle (Tsurugajo Castle) The castle looks like an elegantly…
Fukushima
AIZU / FUKUSHIMA PREF.
About a one-hour ride on the Tohoku Shinkansen bullet train from Tokyo take…Fukushima
Enjoy a winter trip, various snow activities, gorgeous views, onsen, and more!
There are many attractive places where you can fully enjoy the best part of…
Fukushima
Spa Resort Hawaiians
Visitors can enjoy pools, onsen and the hula dance in “Hawaii,”…
Fukushima
Aizu Hanko Nisshinkan
Nisshinkan, which was a school of the Aizu domain, was built in 1803 and wa…
Fukushima
Abukuma-do Cave
Abukuma-do is one of the largest limestone caves in Japan. Rain water and g…Fukushima
Welcome to Japan’s autumn season of color!
Welcome to Japan’s autumn season of color! Here are some of the best spots …
Fukushima
Goshiki-numa
There is a 3.7 km hiking course around Goshiki-numa, connecting Yanagi-numa…
Fukushima
Aquamarine Fukushima
“Recently new aquariums have been built all over Japan and attract ma…
Fukushima
Kitakata
Kitakata is well-known for the number of storehouses it holds. It is said t…
Fukushima
Education in Aizu Domain
“When male children of the Samurai in Aizu domain became ten years ol…
Fukushima
Tsuruga-jo Castle
Tsuruga-jo Castle is now refurbished (until March 2011), so you can get a c…
Fukushima
IWAKI
Onahama The sea adjacent to Iwaki is where warm and cold currents converge …
Fukushima
KORIYAMA / INAWASHIRO / URABANDAI
Lake Inawashiro Lake Inawashiro is the fourth largest lake in Japan. It is …
Fukushima
KITAKATA
Ramen Noodles Kitakata is one of the three best places for ramen, along wit…