• Iwate

The northernmost ama, who became famous in the NHK morning TV series ""Amachan…

• Niigata

Founded by Kobo Daishi (Kukai) in 807, Chokokuji Temple is one of Sado’s ancient t…

• Yamagata

The Honma family was the wealthiest merchant family in Japan between the 17th and mid-20…

• Iwate

Across 20 hectares, the Esashi Fujiwara Heritage Park is lined with around 120 Heian-sty…

• Niigata

Besides rice production, Niigata Prefecture’s abundant snowmelt also makes the reg…

• Iwate

This festival has over 420 years of history and is held in Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefectu…

• Fukushima

• Miyagi

• Miyagi

• Iwate

• Fukushima

• Aomori

Tanesato Castle in Ajigasawa Town was built by Mitsunobu Oura, who moved to and settled …

• Fukushima

• Fukushima

This is the largest festival in Aizu, held annually in late September.The three-day fest…

• Akita

• Fukushima

Jododaira is located at an elevation of 1,600 meters in the middle of the Bandai-Azuma S…

• Fukushima

• Yamagata

Famous for its fruits, Kaminoyama City in Yamagata Prefecture has a rich natural environ…

• Akita

The main brewery of Akita Shurui Seizoh is located in the Kawashiri area of Akita City, …

• Yamagata

• Yamagata

The Uesugi Snow Lantern Festival is held over two day on the second Saturday and Sunday …

• Niigata

This footbath facility allows you to enjoy the famous hot spring water of Tsukioka Onsen…

• Miyagi

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

• Yamagata

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

• Niigata

A “gangi” refers to a traditional veranda or arcade-like construction in fro…

• Niigata

Takanosu Onsen is one of five springs that makes up the Echigosekikawa Hot Spring Area. …

• Niigata

Located in Itoigawa, a region famous for its jade, Kotakigawa Jade Gorge is the leading …

• Aomori

January 10 – March 31: This taxi tour starts and ends in Aomori City. Ride one way…

• Niigata

Tokamachi Snow Festival was born from the ideas of local people to “befriend the s…

• Miyagi

Minamisanriku-cho has experienced various natural disasters in their long history. Durin…

• Aomori

A guide will meet you at the hotel at 7:00 AM, or at 6:00AM on Sunday, and will take you…

• Yamagata

Ginzan Hot Spring is one of the most famous hot springs in Yamagata Prefecture and throu…

• Miyagi

• Fukushima

• Iwate

• Akita

If you want to visit the mountainous region of Shirakami Sanchi but are not sure about e…

• Akita

• Yamagata

• Fukushima

On March 11, 2011, Namie Town's Ukedo Elementary School suffered tremendous damage a…

• Miyagi

The kayaking experience is a marine activity for beginners using a highly stable kayak i…