Culture Nebuta Museum Wa Rasse The Wa Rasse Nebuta Museum in Aomori showcases some of the most spectacular Nebuta Floats from Aomori's annual Nebutamatsuri. The museum is a great..
Culture Hirosaki Castle Hirosaki Castle is a 16th-century castle located in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture. The three-story castle building was built by the Tsugaru Clan's..
Culture Sannai Maruyama Site The Sannai-Maruyama Archaeological Site (三内丸山遺跡) and museum located in the Maruyama and Yasuta neighborhoods to the southwest of central Aomor..
Festivals Ominato Nebuta Early Aug Celebrate summer with Ominato Nebuta, a unique Japanese festival; a procession of samurai and deity floats, literally in peopl..
Culture Visiting Oma: Japan's Northernmost Point Shawn Swinger Oma, the most northern point of Honshu, offers travelers a glimpse into the lives of what life is like at the edge of the worl..
Festivals Yokohama's Nanohana Festival Mid May Yokohama's Nanohana Festival. Visit a rural community covered with fields of gorgeous flowers, locally crafted flower made..
Culture Wild Horses of Cape Shiriya Rebecca Daum Cape Shiriya is known for the wild horses that live there. You can pet horses, see breath-taking scenery, and enjoy a histori..
12 Museums Aomori A-Factory Peter Sidell On the waterfront in Japan's Aomori City, A-Factory showcases locally produced food and drinks, with stands selling apple cider,..