• Niigata

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

• Iwate

The Taro Kanko Hotel was flooded up to the fourth floor in the Great East Japan Earthqua…

• Iwate

Morioka Handi-Works Square has three zones. In addition to the ""handmade work…

• Niigata

The tarai bune is one of Sado’s most famous sights. Originally used as washtubs, t…

• Fukushima

• Iwate

• Miyagi

During the Sengoku Period, warlords from the Warring States period repeatedly fought for…

• Fukushima

If there is one place you want to take your children during summer vacation, it is here …

• Iwate

The Kuji region is known as Japan's largest amber-producing area. The Kuji Amber Mus…

• Akita

“Namahage” is a folk ritual performed throughout the Oga Peninsula and surro…

• Fukushima

With a maximum elevation of 1,622m, the Bandai Azuma Skyline is a scenic driving route m…

• Yamagata

Tobishima is a small island with a circumference of 10.2 kilometers. To visit, you will …

• Aomori

Mt. Osore is Japan’s foremost sacred ground, located at the center of the Shimokit…

• Niigata

The diversion of the Shinano River at Okozu near Bunsui in Niigata prefecture is lined w…

• Yamagata

Kaminoyama Castle (also known as Tsukioka Castle) is said to have been built by Takei (E…

• Miyagi

This museum (also known as the Ishinomaki Mangattan Museum) is dedicated to the manga ar…

• Miyagi

Along the Shiroishi River, which flows through Ogawara Town, is the Hitome Senbonzakura,…

• Miyagi

Kesennuma Umi-no-ichi is a tourist and product facility adjacent to the Kesennuma Fish M…

• Iwate

• Akita

Yokote City Masuda Manga Museum opened in 1995 as Japan's first manga-themed museum.…

• Miyagi

Strawberry picking is an incredibly popular leisure activity that can be enjoyed by both…

• Iwate

Kenji Miyazawa was a talented writer with accomplishments in a wide range of fields incl…

• Yamagata

Jakushoji Temple is a historic temple that was founded by Gyoki approximately 1,300 year…

• Iwate

Located on National Route 283, its impressive wind turbine makes it the perfect place to…

• Fukushima

The Taimatsu Akashi is one of Japan’s three major fire festivals that has been con…

• Iwate

Washinoo sake is made with pristine underground water from Mt. Iwate and intended to be …

• Fukushima

• Yamagata

You can visit Zao Jizoson at Jizo Sancho Station to pray for future success or you can t…

• Fukushima

Rent a kimono at Ouchi-juku and enjoy a pleasant Japanese walk along thatched-roof stree…

• Fukushima

• Fukushima

• Yamagata

When British explorer Isabella Bird traveled to Yamagata in the 19th century, she found …

• Miyagi

Shiroishi Castle (also known as Masuoka Castle) was a hirayamajo, or a castle on a hill …

• Fukushima

Enjoy water trekking on Lake Hibara, praised as the largest and most beautiful “Ba…

• Fukushima

Goshikinuma’s (Five Colored Lakes) sightseeing paths, bustling with tourists in th…

• Iwate

Enjoy a thrilling go-kart ride at San Marino GP, a kart circuit produced by the owner of…

• Aomori

Passing along the shores of flowers, the trail takes you through a thousand different ty…

• Iwate

At the Bearren Brewery, you can see the valuable brewing equipment that was brought to J…

• Aomori

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

• Akita