Culture Hachinohe Sansha Taisai 2026 Kim Bergström Held each year from July 31st until August 4th, the Hachinohe Sansha Taisai is an event that has been awarded as one of Japan...
Food Miyagi: Food Guide Japan Travel With blessings from both the land and sea, the prefecture is home to a delectable array of seafood and agricultural produce. ...
Tanbo Art in Aomori 2026 Kim Bergström The unique art-meets-agricultural practice at the annual Tanbo Art event in Inakadate, Aomori, involves strategically plantin...
Culture Tsuruga Castle Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Kim Bergström One of the best times to visit Tsuruga Castle is during spring when the sakura trees are in bloom, and an annual festival tak...
Activities Sakura Spots in Iwaki City, Fukushima Kim Bergström Iwaki City in Fukushima is known for several things, including hot springs, beaches, and agriculture. It's a great spot for s...
Food Shozan Restaurant in Sendai Justin Velgus In January 2023, "Shozan" restaurant opened inside a renovated portion of the original Katsuyama brewery in Sendai City, Miya...
Food Fukushima Ramen World 2026 Kim Bergström Set to take place in early May, the Fukushima Ramen Show brings a variety of ramen stores from across Japan to the Shiki no S...
Food Yamagata: Food Guide Farah Bassyouni Yamagata is called the “Food Kingdom” of Japan, and for good reason. If you’re looking for warm, wholesome dishes that feel l...
Food Fukushima: Food Guide Farah Bassyouni While Fukushima was the location of the 2011 nuclear accident that occurred due to a powerful earthquake, there is so much mo...
Culture Kanahebisui Shrine Flower Festival 2026 Kim Bergström People visit Miyagi's Kanahebisui Shrine to pray for luck in the business and financial realms, but it's also a popular spot ...