Tohoku

Aomori

Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival : Guide to Japan’s Most Spectacular Sakura Display in Aomori

Complete guide to Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival in Aomori, featuring 2,600 cherry trees at Hirosaki Park. Access information, best viewing spots, stunning night illumination, and the breathtaking sakura tunnel along Nishi-bori moat. A must-see once-in-a-lifetime experience during Golden Week.
2026.01.06
Aomori
Akita

Akita Nairiku Jukan Railway to Matagi no Yu: Hot Springs in the Birthplace of Matagi Hunters

Journey on the Akita Nairiku Jukan Railway through snowy landscapes to Ani Matagi Station and stay at Matagi no Yu hot spring. Experience unique cuisine including rabbit hot pot, iwana fish, and doburoku sake in the historic home of Matagi mountain hunters in northern Akita.
2025.12.21
Akita
Miyagi

Aji Tasuke – The Birthplace of Sendai’s Famous Grilled Beef Tongue

Visit Aji Tasuke, the original restaurant where Sendai's iconic gyutan (grilled beef tongue) was born. Experience authentic charcoal-grilled beef tongue at this historic establishment.
2025.12.11
Miyagi
Aomori

Kabushima’s Gull Kingdom: A Breathtaking Black-Tailed Gull Spectacle in Hachinohe

This past summer, I set foot in Aomori Prefecture for the first time. Guided by a friend who lives there, I visited a pl...
2025.10.12
Aomori
Yamagata

How to Get to Ginzan Onsen in Winter: Car, Train, and Bus Access Explained

Planning a trip to Ginzan Onsen in Yamagata this winter? Here's a complete guide on how to access this snowy hot spring village by car, train, or bus from Sendai or other regions.
2025.09.14
Yamagata
Miyagi

Serinabe Hot Pot at Wabisuke Izakaya: Must-Try Delicacy in Sendai

Discover the unique flavor of serinabe hot pot, a Sendai specialty, at the famous izakaya Wabisuke. A culinary gem featuring local herbs and rich duck broth.
2025.09.12
Miyagi
Akita

Nyuto Onsen Guide: Exploring Akita’s Best Hidden Hot Springs in a Snowy Wonderland

On this day, I set out on a hot spring tour of Nyuto Onsen in Akita.Nyuto Onsen consists of seven different hot spring i...
2025.05.17
Akita
Yamagata

Ryushanhai Akayu Ramen: Yamagata’s Iconic Spicy Miso Ramen Experience

When people think of famous ramen prefectures in Japan, names like Fukuoka or Hokkaido often come to mind. However, the ...
2025.03.03
Yamagata