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Yokohama's Nanohana Festival

A sea of bright golden flowers riding the slopes of green hills awaits you in the town of Yokohama. Despite the mighty winds and threat of rain in poised thunderclouds, thousands of people had gathered here for Yokohama's Nanohana Festival. This ..

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Lake Towada's Winter Story

Braving a frozen winter night, one comes upon a festival of lights, demons, laughter and food. Samurai and demon faces carved out of snow tower over 10 meters high, lit up crimson and and blue in the crisp icy air. Thousands of visitors flock to this..

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Oma

It felt like I was at the border of the known world, staring out at alien lands across the sea. Located on the northern most tip of Japan's main island of Honshu, in the Shimokita Peninsula, is the small town of Oma. Oma feels like an outpos..

Aomori

Shopping

American Day in Misawa

Whether one hails from the States and misses good ol' American burgers, or if one simply is curious as to how a day can be dedicated to American culture out in rural Japan, American Day is a great way to spend an afternoon. American Day is held a..

Aomori

Activity

Lake Towada's Winter Story

Braving a frozen winter night, one comes upon a festival of lights, demons, laughter and food. Samurai and demon faces carved out of snow tower over 10 meters high, lit up crimson and and blue in the crisp icy air. Thousands of visitors flock to this..

Aomori 4

Shopping

Misawa Air Show

The roaring stream of sound is so thick I can barely hear what my friend is saying. Not that we would want to keep speaking at that moment as 4 fighter jets screamed passed us, directly overhead and very, very close. The jets rocket forward and then ..

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Hotokeguara, the Buddha Rock

Drive into the heart of the mountains, find the wooden staircase descending the hill, it will lead you to where a secret cove opens up to a spectacular sight. Stretching across 2 km of coastline is Hotokegaura, the "Buddha Inlet". Jetting u..

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Tanabu Festival

In the northern wilds of Aomori, a land of long winters and cold snowy nights, summer is held in divine regard. This can be vividly experienced during the three nights of the Tanabu Festival in the town of Mutsu. If you were to ask any local what one..

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