Culture An Intellectual Journey Through Fujita Tsuguharu’s ... Joanna Ligon Fujita had the world at his feet. Paris, Tokyo, any great city could have been the canvas for his grand vision. So, why Akita?
Culture Yashima Hassaku Festival 2026 Mid Sep Held at Yashima Shinmeisha Shrine, the Yashima Hassaku Festival is dedicated to Kurainatama (a deity associated with rice cultivation),..
Culture Nyuto Onsen Village and Its Seven Springs in Akita’... Joanna Ligon Hidden in the snowy mountains of Akita Prefecture, Nyuto Onsen Village feels like something out of a fairytale. This quiet mou..
Planning Sendai Named a Top Summer Destination by Lonely Planet Kim Bergström Jul 20, 2025 Recently highlighted by the travel gurus at Lonely Planet as one of Asia’s top summer destinations, Sendai offers an authentic..
Activities Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain Kim Bergström Tucked away in the mountains of Fukushima Prefecture, Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain is a rare spring destination where travelers..
Culture A Guide to Tono City and Hanamaki City Veronica Carnevale Tono City and Hanamaki City in Iwate Prefecture act as gateways to different worlds—showcasing traditional customs, folktales,..
Culture Hiragasa Naked Pilgrimage 2027 Friday - Jan 8th Held each winter in Iwate's Hachimantai City, the Hiragasa Naked Pilgrimage is one of Japan's more unusual cold weather..
Culture Osawa Onsen Konsei Festival 2026 Late Apr Golden Week in Iwate Prefecture brings with it one of Japan's more unusual and fascinating cultural events, the Osawa Kons..