Beauty & Spa Goshougake Justin Velgus Goshougake in Akita Prefecture was discovered 300 years ago by some weary samurai. The volcanic landscape also held a secret with..
Culture Kaikoji Temple Justin Velgus The Kaikoji Temple in Sakata, Yamagata Prefecture houses two of the legendary living mummies. These former priests mummified themselves..
Shopping Aomori AUGA Building Justin Velgus The AUGA Building in Aomori offers a fresh market, beauty and fashion shopping, and a large public library. It is located right..
Activities Asamushi Aquarium Justin Velgus The Asamushi Aquarium in Aomori is the largest aquarium in Tōhoku. It was founded in 1922 by Tōhoku Imperial University, but i..
Culture Yokote Kamakura Museum Justin Velgus This museum may be small, but it's not everyday you can see "kamakura" or igloos each and every season.
Culture Akita Neburi-Nagashi Hall Justin Velgus At this small museum, you could easily spend more than an hour if you want to practice kanto lantern balancing with friends. It..
Nihonmatsu Chrysanthemum Festival 2019 Oct 1st - Nov 17th 2019 Past Event The Nihonmatsu Chrysanthemum Festival (二本松菊人形) is a month long chrysanthemum festival featuring dolls dressed in floral ..
Activities Kesennuma Kite Festival 2019 Sep 29th 2019 Past Event The Kessenuma Kite Festival is an annual event where not only local enthusiasts, but kite associations and spectators as far as..