Museums Aizu Wakamatsu Castle Bryan Baier Reconstructed 16th century castle with well preserved stone walls and stunning grounds
Culture Aizu Sazaedo Temple Tom Roseveare Aizu Sazaedo (会津さざえ堂) is a 16.5 meter high, three-storied, hexagonal Buddhist pagoda located in Aizu-wakamatsu.
9 Festivals Yanaizu's Nanokado Hadaka Mairi Stephanie Marley Through the streets of a village on top of a steep river bank, up 113 steps and meters of snow, naked men run towards the beautiful..
Culture Aizu Festival in Fukushima Late Sep Aizuwakamatsu City is well-known for its rich samurai heritage. Every year, a 3-day festival takes place around the castle and down..
Historical Nihonmatsu Castle Ruins & Gardens Sarah Chaney Nihonmatsu Castle in Fukushima Prefecture is a beautiful garden incorporated into castle ruins, with trails leading past ponds,..
Culture Fukushima Waraji Festival Tom Roseveare Named after the traditional 'waraij' straw sandals, Fukushima's annual festival to mark the summer kicks off in early..
Culture Make Soba Noodles From Scratch Sarah Chaney While the area of Ouchijuku in Fukushima Prefecture is well-known as a traditional post town from the Edo period and its Negi Soba..
8 Temples & Shrines Iwaki City's Shiramizu Amida-do Sandra Isaka Shiramizu Amida-do is a gorgeous temple built in 1160. Surrounded by a lovely pond and garden, it should not be missed on a visit..