Tohoku

Tour Japan: What To Do in Shonai, Yamagata’s Winter Wonderland

Many Tokyoites lament the lack of a real winter in the capital, being offered a…

Disconnect at Northern Japan’s Most Secluded Hot Springs Inn

Said the late, great comedian Bill Hicks, “The world is like a ride in an…

Sharing Canoe Tales from Japan’s North Woods

Canoeing doesn’t come up often in conversation. Thus my excitement was bubbling over as I…

Japan’s Tradition of Mixed Bathing is Alive and Well in Akita Prefecture

As you go along the winding, meandering dirt road, a hint of sulphur begins wafting through…

Guide to Tohoku Road Tripping: 9 Must-See Places and Events

Famous for its hearty food, energetic festivals and eccentric traditions, the region maintains a mysterious…

Guide to Iwate: Explore Morioka and Rugby World Cup Host City Kamaishi

When it was announced that a new stadium would be built in the quaint coastal…

Tohoku’s Miracle Pine: The Recovery of Rikuzentakata

The Great East Japan Earthquake of 2011, the vicious tsunami that followed it and the…

A Monument to Adversity: Kamaishi Recovery Memorial Stadium Set to Host Rugby World Cup

On the whole, Japan may not have an established rugby tradition. When you zone-in on…

Koiwai Farm

Founded in 1891, well-known Japanese dairy brand Koiwai Farm is…

Why You Should Visit Hachimantai in Iwate: Sake, Skiing and Organic Eating

Hachimantai in Iwate Prefecture is kind of like a mini…

Fukushima Renewal: The Re-Opening of J-Village for 2020, and a High-End Restaurant Serving Local Food

On March 11, 2011 when a 9.0 earthquake rocked northeastern…

British Hills: A Taste of Britain in the Heart of Fukushima Prefecture

Surrounded by the lush forests and refreshingly cool air of…

Akita Art Village: Experience the Wonders Of Warabi-Za Dance and Theater Troupe

Based in Akita’s Semboku City, the Warabi-za dance and theater…

Explore Noshiro, Akita’s “Wood Capital” and Home to an Enthralling Summer Festival

Though Noshiro’s primary claims to fame are its wood industry…

The Art of Akita: Explore the Region’s Creative Cuisine

In our “Art of Akita” series, we explore the region…