Culture Sendai International Center Justin Velgus The Sendai International Center is a modern facility that exists for the purpose of international and intellectual exchange. It..
Nightlife Yokote Kamakura Igloo Festival Katherine Moore Be invited for warm Amazake and toasted mochi in a handmade igloo and help ensure a great rice harvest in the small town of Yokote..
Beauty & Spa Zao Onsen - Realm of the Juhyo Katherine Moore Ride the Mount Zao ropeway to its peak and stand in awe at the brilliant white and magical presence of Japan's 'Snow Monsters'...
Beauty & Spa Naruko Gorge Andrew Checkley This small town and popular onsen resort bustles with seasonal tourists chasing the changing Autumn leaves.
Accommodation Kuroyu Onsen Keith Wyss The iconic Nyuto Onsen has several hot spring resorts in the beautiful mountains of eastern Akita, which are open from Spring ..
Activities Koiwai Farm Justin Velgus Koiwai Farm was founded in 1891 by Masaru Inoue, Makoto Ono, and Yanosuke. They pooled their finances and engineering know how together..
Activities The Autumn Rice Field Art of Aomori Justin Velgus In 1993 archaeologists determined Inakadate has been growing rice for 2000 years. As part of the celebrations, they created masterpieces..
Activities A Visit to the Aomori Museum of Art Justin Velgus The Aomori Museum of Art completed in 2006 houses works of the prefecture's artists and famous international artists, such as..