Culture Ogura-tei Peter Sidell Not far from Fukushima station in Japan's northern Tohoku region, Ogura-tei is a delightful restored Japanese residence dating..
Culture The Travel Shrine of Sendai Justin Velgus Tabidachi Inari Shrine (旅立稲荷神社) is a shrine located near the Hirose Bridge in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture. While over..
31 Culture Cultural Properties of Tohoku University Justin Velgus The Katahira Campus of Tohoku University, located in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, is packed with 13 “Registered Tangible Cu..
Culture "Tenpyo Roman-kan" Gold Museum Justin Velgus The “Tenpyo Roman-kan”（天平ろまん館）is a museum that introduces the history and culture of Japan’s gold, which was first dis..
Culture Another Look at Aizu-Wakamatsu Rey Waters A visit to Aizu-Wakamatsu,the Samurai City. Enjoy Tsurugajo Castle, Rinkaku Tea Ceremony Room, Oyakuen Garden, and Sazaedo, a one..
Activities Mt Megami and Shiraito Falls Malcome Larcens Mt Megami is a medium size mountain in Nishiwaga, Iwate. The view from the top is average but the waterfalls around it make it a..
Culture Millennium Corridor 2025 Late Oct - Late Nov From late October until early December, one of the Tohoku region's most popular winter illumination events is set to take place...
Recommended Activities Omagari Hanabi 2025 Saturday - Aug 30th Described by Lonely Planet as "Japan's Olympics of fireworks," the Omagari Hanabi event in Akita has over 100 years of history..
