Museums Hirosaki Park Eric Thompson Hirosaki Park, with its castle relics, gardens, shrine and cherry blossoms, is definitely worth a visit!
Culture Misawa Aviation and Science Museum Justin Velgus The Misawa Aviation and Science Museum is an interactive, family-friendly destination located next to the Misawa military base in..
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..
6 Culture Floats at Aomori's Nebuta Wa Rasse Museum Kim Aomori's Nebuta Festival is one of Japan's most iconic summer festivals. If The Nebuta WaRasse Museum allows you to explore..
15 Temples & Shrines Kabushima Peter Sidell Near Hachinohe in Japan's Aomori prefecture, Kabushima is a small rocky outcrop, home to a shinto shrine and a colony of 40,000..
Historical Hotokeguara, the Buddha Rock Shawn Swinger Hotokeguara, a hidden gem of coastline comprised of Buddha like rocks and cliffs, found out in the Western wilds of Shimokita ..
Culture Four Great Tohoku Festivals Elena Lisina Each of the four summer grand festivals of Tohoku region feature different traditions and is decorated in unique way. If to mo..
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,..