Food Kiritanpo Charlie Hua When you spend a day in the kingdom of snow here in Akita, the local speciality Kiritanpo is the perfect winter food for you to..
Activities Todogasaki Malcome Larcens Todogasaki is the eastern most point on Honshu, so if you want to be the first to see the sunrise in Japan that's the place..
Culture Kakunodate Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Mid Apr - Early May The sakura or cherry blossom festival celebrates the arrival of spring and the cherry blossoms in the Samurai town of Kakunodate...
Aizuwakamatsu in Fukushima Angela An Dig a little deeper on your next travels in Japan and Aizuwakamatsu in Fukushima is a great way to experience the raw culture of..
Culture The Genuine ‘Nanbu Tekki’ Kettle Scott Brause Nanbu Tekki is the name of traditional Iwate cast ironware. Genuine cast iron cookware from this region of Japan is born of a 900-year..
Activities Kayaking on Towada Lake Sandro Bernardinello Kayaking on Towada lake will give you an alternative sight of this wonderful place. An extremely relaxing experience that will lead..
Activities Kitakami River Rubber Boat Race 2026 Early Jul An annual rubber race down the Kitakami River in Morioka. You can enter as a competitor or simply as a slow cruise down the river..
Food Nokkedon Fish Market Sandro Bernardinello Aomori is well known for its high quality seafood. The Nokkedon is a small fish market where you can prepare your custom donburi..