Activities Ouchi-juku: Edo-Period Fukushima Stephanie Marley A thatch-roofed village of rural refuge for those who travelled along the Aizu-Nishi Kaido road in Edo Japan. Localized soba, traditional..
Activities Goshikinuma The colorful ponds and lakes in Fukushima, known as Goshikinuma, were created when Mount Bandai erupted over a century ago. Influenced by the volcanic..
10 Outdoors Goshiki-numa Brian Wood-Koiwa Out of a deadly volcanic eruption in July 1888, came the beautiful and surreal colors of the Goshiki-numa or Five-Colored Ponds
Activities Hydrangea Festival at Jupia Land Hirata 2025 Mid Jun - Late Jul Each year during Japan's rainy season, Fukushima's Jupia Land Hirata is home to an impressive hydrangea festival which also..
Activities Miharu Takizakura in Bloom 2025 Mid - Late Apr There are plenty of arguments to be made about Japan's best cherry blossom viewing spots, and people's favorites will differ..
Activities Historic Nanokamachi Street in Aizu Sarah Chaney Take a trip back in time on Nanokamachi Street in Aizuwakamatsu and purchase local crafts, trinkets and immerse yourself in history...
11 Seasonal Ouchi-juku under Snow Tom Roseveare Ouchi-juku is an Edo-Period post station located in Shimogo Town, Aizu County, Fukushima Prefecture.
Activities Adatara Illuminations 2025 Late Jul - Late Sep Running for over 10 years now, the Adatara Illuminations have become one of the area's summer traditions. The light displays..