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 Shawn Swinger Yokohama's Nanohana Festival. Visit a rural community covered with fields of gorgeous flowers, locally crafted flower made..
Festivals Nebuta Aomori Festival Jessica Lin Nebuta festival is the biggest Tanabata festival that makes up the three great festivals of Tohoku Region.
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,..
Culture Goshogawara's Tachineputa Matsuri Justin Velgus Aomori's most famous festival may be the Nebuta festival in Aomori City, but Goshogawara also offers its own plus sized version..
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..
Culture Sannai-Maruyama Site Justin Velgus The Sannai-Maruyama Site in Aomori brings Jomon history to life. The site features artifacts and reconstructed buildings on display...
Culture Hirosaki: Sakura Season Andrew Checkley Tall somei-yoshino trees form tunnels of pink flowers above your head and fill the moats at your feet with petals, while breezes..