Food Regional Cuisine - Ibaraki Sleiman Azizi Rich in rural heritage, Ibaraki Prefecture is known nationwide for its quality Hitachi wagyu beef and as being the national capital for natto fermented
Culture Noshiro Tanabata 2026 Early Aug Held over two days in early August, the Noshiro Tanabata Festival in Akita Prefecture serves as a colorful celebration of Japanese folklore and tradition
Accommodation Top 10 Traditional Stays in Rural Japan Veronica Carnevale Our first stop is Farm Guesthouse Agriturismo Omori in Tono, Iwate Prefecture... no Ie Farmhouse Gonbo no Ie Farmhouse in Shinano, Nagano Prefecture
Culture Nara-Yamato Pilgrimage Guillaume Doré There are many famous temples in Nara prefecture, but the most visited are located in the city of Nara, in the north of the prefecture.
Activities Skeleton Flowers in Japan Veronica Carnevale Place name Prefecture Best time to visit Helpful links Past info Mt.... (Myojin & Tokusawa) Nagano Late May to early June Kamikochi 2023 Amou Prefectural
Culture Tohoku Festival in Marunouchi Tatiana Markina Tohoku Festival and Tanabata Festival in Marunouchi offer visitors to touch to specialties of Tohoku prefectures
Culture Oita Godo Tanabata 2026 Early Aug the Oita Tanabata Festival - one of the largest summer festivals in the prefecture... Approximately 6000 shots are planned every year, lighting up the night sky of the prefecture
