When we hear "Tohoku" we tend to think about the disaster in 2011, however, once you go and see what's going there, you will be surprised. Discover a rare and calm beauty in Aomori's natural landscape, go back in time at a historic temple in Hokkaido or experience a traditional Japanese 'Kanto' festival in Akita.
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Travels in Northern Japan
An unforgettable experience in the north of Japan
![Akane Wakasugi Akane Wakasugi](https://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/u/3347/240x240!/565e87e667ba810c868b70fc.jpg)
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![Aomori: All you see is green and calm water, all you hear is the murmur of the stream here at Oirase Keiryu](https://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/13997-81991/1000/aomori-calm-beauty-in-aomori-81991.jpg)
Aomori: All you see is green and calm water, all you hear is the murmur of the stream here at Oirase Keiryu
![Oirase River in Aomori: Another shot, another natural beauty](https://a3.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/13997-81996/1000/aomori-calm-beauty-in-aomori-81996.jpg)
Oirase River in Aomori: Another shot, another natural beauty
![Beautiful contrast during the Aomori summer](https://a3.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/13997-81992/1000/aomori-calm-beauty-in-aomori-81992.jpg)
Beautiful contrast during the Aomori summer
![Hokkaido: Contemplate the legend of Yoshitsune at Yoshitsune temple](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/13997-81993/1000/aomori-calm-beauty-in-aomori-81993.jpg)
Hokkaido: Contemplate the legend of Yoshitsune at Yoshitsune temple
![Hokkaido: The main gate of Yoshitsune Temple](https://a1.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/13997-81994/1000/aomori-calm-beauty-in-aomori-81994.jpg)
Hokkaido: The main gate of Yoshitsune Temple
![Akita: At the Kanto Festival in Akita you can see lots of lights called Kanto which are hung on a tall pole](https://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/13997-81995/1000/aomori-calm-beauty-in-aomori-81995.jpg)
Akita: At the Kanto Festival in Akita you can see lots of lights called Kanto which are hung on a tall pole
![Akita: Every Kanto has a Kanji character on it](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/13997-81997/1000/aomori-calm-beauty-in-aomori-81997.jpg)
Akita: Every Kanto has a Kanji character on it
![Akita: The Kanto look like this from afar](https://a1.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/13997-81998/1000/aomori-calm-beauty-in-aomori-81998.jpg)
Akita: The Kanto look like this from afar
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Elena Lisina
5 years ago
I aslo prefer the nothern part of Japan as it's quiet, has great nature and culture.
Bonson Lam
10 years ago
Hi Akane, I hope you enjoyed your trip to Akita. I am looking forward to reading some Akita specific articles in the future. The Kanto Festival is coming up soon! https://en.japantravel.com/akita/akita-kanto-lantern-festival/2183
Justin Velgus
10 years ago
Some good photos here, however I was a little disappointed. I felt the northern Japan focus is much too broad to capture with a few random photos of Hokkaido, Aomori, and Akita. You mention Tohoku, but then include Hokkaido pictures. Maybe if this was a more focused topic such as Tohoku festivals, nature in the north, or historical locations north of Nikko, I would have been happier. I hope to see more of your photos and articles, but with a more concentrated approach.
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