Activities Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain Kim Bergström Tucked away in the mountains of Fukushima Prefecture, Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain is a rare spring destination where trav...
Culture A Guide to Tono City and Hanamaki City Veronica Carnevale Tono City and Hanamaki City in Iwate Prefecture act as gateways to different worlds—showcasing traditional customs, folktales...
Culture Iwate Coffee Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Coffee lovers visiting Tohoku have something special to look forward to this spring: the return of the Iwate Coffee Festival,...
Culture Seaweed and Sightseeing in Iwate Veronica Carnevale Iwate is Japan’s second largest prefecture area-wise and is located in the country’s northeastern Tohoku region. In this mass...
Activities A Foot Bath Path In Kaminoyama Tiffany Aguilar If a full body hot spring bath isn't your thing, consider the next best option–baths just for your feet.
Culture 10 Things to Know About Sendai Serena Kim Sendai is a vibrant city located on the Pacific coast of Honshu, the largest of Japan's four major islands. It can be reach...
Nagai Snow Lantern Festival 2026 Tiffany Aguilar Every February, snow lanterns illuminate the town of Nagai, inviting you to experience a lively evening of winter wonder and ...
Culture Zao Onsen Shuttle Bus Service Tiffany Aguilar From January 11th to February 28th, you can conveniently access Zao Onsen by shuttle bus service.
Culture Akita: Art and Culture Veronica Carnevale Located in Japan’s northern Tohoku region, Akita is renowned for its natural beauty, rejuvenating hot springs, delectable cui...
Planning Ginzan Onsen Caps Visitor Numbers This Winter Kim Bergström In efforts to try and keep the charm of the town intact, Ginzan Onsen will implement visitor number caps at certain times of ...
