Culture Taiko in Shimogo Tom Roseveare Shimogo's Okawa-Keiryu Taiko Preservation Society is a group of local Japanese taiko drummers, whose lively performances are ...
Culture Aizuwakamatsu Castle Sakura Light-up & Annual Market Sarah Chaney Visit Tsurugajo Castle in Fukushima during March to see the castle colored with hundreds of pink and white cherry trees and e...
Activities Historic Nanokamachi Street in Aizu Sarah Chaney Take a trip back in time on Nanokamachi Street in Aizuwakamatsu and purchase local crafts, trinkets and immerse yourself in h...
Food Authentic Pizza at Pizzeria Felice Sarah Chaney An authentic Italian Pizzeria in Aizuwakamatsu City, run by someone who studied in Italy.
Food Irish Bar Craic - Aizuwakamatsu Sarah Chaney Visit Irish Bar Craic for a wide variety of western-style drinks and food. Located just off the main road, it is one of the f...
Culture Nihonmatsu Castle Ruins & Gardens Sarah Chaney Nihonmatsu Castle in Fukushima Prefecture is a beautiful garden incorporated into castle ruins, with trails leading past pond...
Culture Waraji Festival 2024 Japan Travel Named after the traditional 'waraij' straw sandals, Fukushima's annual festival to mark the summer kicks off in early August.
Culture Visiting the Kokeshi Temple Justin Velgus A simple temple in the Tsuchiyu Onsen, Fukushima hot spring town hides the secrets of Buddhism, kokeshi dolls, and ritual by ...
Culture An Ancient Tree Reynald Ventura An Ancient Tree: Visiting a 600-year keyaki (zelkova serrata) in Fukushima
Culture Fukushima Waraji Festival Tom Roseveare Named after the traditional 'waraij' straw sandals, Fukushima's annual festival to mark the summer kicks off in early August.
