The JR Tohoku Rail Pass Inspiring Wanderlust at JAPAN RAIL CAFE TOKYO Event JAPAN RAIL CAFE TOKYO in Tokyo Station is a place where travelers' paths intersect. It…
Three Days of Winter Adventure on Tohoku’s Azuma Mountain Range Just over two and half hours away from Tokyo on the Shinkansen, the two connecting…
Japan Travel: 5 Off-the-Beaten-Path Nature Spots to See in Aomori Nature enthusiasts in Japan have a special place in their hearts for the northern region…
Japan Travel: Castle Ruins, Sake and More in Nihonmatsu, Fukushima Prefecture Known as the “Sake Kingdom” of Japan, few prefectures can compete with Fukushima when it…
Made in Iwate: Discover the Best Local Food, Houseware and More Made in this Tohoku Prefecture Hopping on the bullet train and traveling two hours north of Tokyo will take you…
Miyagi Weekender: A Showcase of Japan’s Resilience The story of Miyagi Prefecture is one of resilience and spirit. In the 10 years…
Fukushima 10 Years On: Resilience and Strength Through Community Ties The events of 2011 have left an indelible mark on the coastal region of Fukushima, but…
14 Traditional Japanese Towns That Still Feel Like They’re in the Edo Period With their charmingly retro architecture and atmosphere, these traditional towns around Japan offer a glimpse…
Yayoi Kusama, Onsen and Stargazing in Towada City, Aomori Prefecture In the brisk northern reaches of Honshu, far from the urban sprawls and madding crowds,…
A Trip to Kakunodate, Samurai Town of the North Kakunodate in Semboku City, Akita, is a wonderful destination in any season. Now with the…
Discovering the Best of Tohoku at JAPAN RAIL CAFE TOKYO Due to Covid-19, inbound tourism has significantly decreased and there is no way to tell…
Three days in Iwate: Sustainable Travel in the Valley of Folklores A detour to Japan’s northeastern prefecture of Iwate is simply the travel experience that sends you…
Sightseeing in Post-disaster Iwate’s Miyako: Tragedy and Natural Beauty Together Iwate, Japan’s second largest prefecture (after Hokkaido), was severely battered by the massive earthquake of March…
JR East Rail Pass Made Available to Foreign Residents in Japan As a foreigner living in Japan, some of the best travel deals are occasionally just…
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