Museums Aizu Wakamatsu Castle Bryan Baier Reconstructed 16th century castle with well preserved stone walls and stunning grounds
7 Culture Winter Magic at Tsuruga-jo Castle Giovanni Perez One of the most powerful castles in Japan shows its beauty in winter. Tsuruga-jo Castle in Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima prefecture is..
Culture 2 Days of Food & Culture in Aizu, Fukushima Celine Ong The westernmost region of Aizu in Fukushima embodies the spirit of the Japanese countryside. Surrounded by mountains and valleys,..
Culture Water Throwing Festival in Tohoku 2026 Early Aug Visit a quaint hot spring town a short distance away from a well known samurai town, Aizuwakamatsu, in Fukushima Prefecture. H..
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..
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,..
8 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..
11 Gardens & Parks Rainy Day at Fukushima's Jorakuen Sandra Isaka Jorakuen is a traditional Japanese garden in Fukushima City that was designed and built by a master gardener who worked in Kyoto..