Activities Oga City Namahage Ride Ben Bloch An overview of the Oga City Namahage Ride event, as well as a brief description of some cultural highlights in Akita Prefecture.
12 Activities Fukushima's Janohana Garden Sandra Isaka Janohana is a lovely garden park in central Fukushima where, from season to season, visitors can enjoy a variety of different flowers..
Area Zao Zao is a mountainous region located in south-west Miyagi – perhaps best known for the beautiful Okama crater located close to the summit of Mount Zao, which also borders Yamagata prefecture..
Accommodation Uchi Guesthouse Brian Takahashi Uchi guesthouse is an amazing place to stay in Matsushima in Miyagi Prefecture. Not only are the prices significantly less than..
Celebrating the Freedom of Restraint in Tsuruoka Featured Celebrating the Freedom of Restraint in Tsuruoka Savoring devotion to truly local cuisine
Culture Yuzawa Inukko Dog Festival 2025 Mid Feb The Inukko dog festival is held on the second weekend in February in Yuzawa City in Akita
Transportation Getting From Tokyo to Akita Ben Bloch A brief guide to various transportation options from Tokyo to Akita and back.
Culture Paper Balloon Festival in Senboku 2025 Mid Feb The Paper Balloon festival is a very colourful festival in the middle of the Akita winter