• Aomori

widely revered in Japan as a shrine famous for its protection of the northern gate.Iwaki…

• Aomori

You can experience making traditional crafts known as Tsugaru-nuri (Tsugaru lacquering) …

• Fukushima

Soma Nomaoi, a ritual dating back over a thousand years, takes place in northern Hamador…

• Yamagata

Tendo Onsen, blessed with a location near the center of Yamagata Prefecture and excellen…

• Yamagata

This was originally the villa of the Homma wealthy merchant family in Sakata. In 1947, t…

• Yamagata

Farmers in Obanazawa have benn growing watermelons for 50 years and have long been using…

• Fukushima

The "Buddhist city" of Aizu is where Buddhism first flourished in the Tohoku r…

• Akita

Located in the southern part of the Oga Peninsula, this 1.5-kilometer-long coastline is …

• Yamagata

Since ancient times, the Gassan Shizu Onsen has been lined with lodging houses for pilgr…

• Miyagi

Matsushima is one of the three most scenic spots in Japan. The hot-air balloon experienc…

• Akita

Since 1910 (Meiji 43), Oomagari's fireworks has more than 110 years of history. Omag…

• Fukushima

You can observe a miko (shrine maiden) dance at the Kaiseizan Grand Shrine, the only bra…

• Yamagata

Sakuranbo Higashine Onsen is a rural hot spring district. You can look out to mountains …

• Fukushima

This is a little-known ski resort that is never crowded despite having good access from …

• Yamagata

Ichinotaki and Ninotaki Waterfalls Valley is a magnificent valley. It gathers the clear …

• Akita

The local museum, which utilizes the head office of the former Akita Bank, was construct…

• Aomori

Senjojiki Coast features a vast ledge that is said to be where a nobleman spread out 1,0…

• Iwate

The Nakatsugawa River is a symbol of Morioka that flows right beside Morioka Castle Rema…

• Fukushima

This station on the Aizu Railway Line is the only one in Japan where the station buildin…

• Fukushima

This retro-chic street stretches from north to south through the town of Aizuwakamatsu. …

• Yamagata

The Yura Coast is a picturesque stretch of shoreline featuring clear blue water and whit…

• Akita

Ookama Onsen is a hot spring housed in a reconstructed school building. The Nyuto Onsen …

• Iwate

The Hanamaki Matsuri (festival) is held every September and boasts a history of more tha…

• Miyagi

The Hatsu-uma Festival is a ritual taking place in Kami-machi in northern Miyagi prefect…

• Miyagi

This museum was built to pass on the memories and lessons of the Great East Japan Earthq…

• Aomori

The Ominato district of Mutsu City has undergone rapid transition and development as a k…

• Iwate

Morioka cold noodles were first made by a native of Pyongyang on the Korean Peninsula, w…

• Miyagi

This is a popular and spectacular spot on Miyatojima Island in Higashimatsushima City.It…

• Fukushima

Surrounded by the rich nature and fresh air of the Abukuma Mountains, the town of Takine…

• Iwate

Mt. Iwate, the highest peak in Iwate Prefecture with a height of 2,038 meters above sea …

• Miyagi

This farmer’s market sells local Yamamoto specialties direct to visitors—ite…

• Miyagi

Located about 10 minutes by car inland from JR Iwanuma Station, this ancient shrine is d…

• Iwate

Nanbu Bijin is a sake brewery that was founded in 1902. The current brand name "Nan…

• Miyagi

Why don't you get up a little earlier and walk around the fish market with a guide? …

• Yamagata

Kaikoji Temple is dedicated to two of the six sokushinbutsu (monks who practice austerit…

• Niigata

Sado Island is a treasure trove of traditional Japanese culture and nostalgic scenery an…

• Niigata

Sasagawa Nagare is an 11-kilometre stretch of coastline near the city of Murakami, with …

• Miyagi

Open on Sundays and public holidays. Approximately 50 shops are on-site offering everyth…

• Iwate

The Michinoku Hydrangea Garden began when Mr. Ito, the owner of the garden, planted hydr…

• Multiple Areas

　The name comes from the fact that Hakodate Hachimangu Shrine was once located at the t…