Activities Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival Late Apr - Early May The Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival takes place at the Hirosaki Castle Park each year between April 23rd and May 3rd. Regarde..
Activities Lake Towada 5 (1Review) Towada Lake is a picturesque lake in the Tohoku region, between Aomori and Akita. The lake was formed over 2000 years ago as a result of frequent volcanic..
Activities Oirase Stream Flowing from Lake Towada, Oirase Stream or Oirase Gorge is famous for its autumn leaves and natural scenery. The stream and the gorge have provided inspiration..
Activities The Autumn Rice Field Art of Aomori Justin Velgus In 1993 archaeologists determined Inakadate has been growing rice for 2000 years. As part of the celebrations, they created masterpieces..
10 Seasonal Hirosaki in Cherry Blossom Season Josef Diermair Hirosaki in Aomori Prefecture is known for its Cherry Blossom Festival held in the park surrounding Hirosaki Castle.
Activities Inakadate Rice Art Fields Inakadate in Aomori Prefecture is famous for its stunning and intricate rice paddy art. What began in 1993 with purple and yellow rice plants forming..
Camping & Trekking Juniko Lakes Justin Velgus Within Shirakami-sanchi, the beautiful forest that stretches across prefectures in northern Tohoku, lies a land of mysterious lakes...
Activities Shirakami-Sanchi Shirakami-Sanchi covers both Aomori and Akita prefectures. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to some of the unique flora and fauna of Japan. The..