Activities The Great ‘Waterfall’ Cherry Trees Reynald Ventura This is an account of a day trip to Miharu Takizakura in Fukushima. It is famous for this incredible 1000-year-old cherry tree.
Food Japan's Best Sake for 2017 Justin Velgus Where is the best sake in Japan? And who decides? The 2017 “Annual Japan Sake Awards” results are in.
Food 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.
12 Activities Fukushima's Janohana Garden Sandra Isaka Janohana is a lovely garden park in central Fukushima where, from season to season, visitors can enjoy a variety of different...
Culture 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.
Food 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 ...
7 Culture Winter Magic at Tsuruga-jo Castle Giovanni Perez One of the most powerful castles in Japan shows its beauty in winter. Tsuruga-jo Castle in Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima prefectur...
11 Food Fukushima City Cat Cafe Justin Velgus Neko Cafe Aikyatto based in Sendai offers a second cat cafe in Fukukshima city inside MAX Fukushima mall.
Food Fukushima Burger Summit, Koori Town Justin Velgus Do you prefer your burger filled with beef, fish, pork, lamb, deer, or ice cream? The Fukushima Burger Summit hosts the most ...
15 Activities Tohoku's Massive Unknown Cave Justin Velgus Abukuma-do Cave is one of the biggest tourist caves in Japan, yet it remains relatively unknown by non-Japanese. For a true a...