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
Transportation Getting From Tokyo to Akita Ben Bloch A brief guide to various transportation options from Tokyo to Akita and back.
Culture Namahage Sedo Festival 2026 Feb 13th - Feb 15th The Namahage Festival is held each year on the second Friday, Saturday and Sunday of February, around the time of the old or lunar..
Activities Ishinomaki Community & Info Center Tom Roseveare Ishinomaki Community & Info Center (ICIC) was opened to provide a space to help inform and educate visitors about the ongoing reconstruction..
16 Activities A Day Trip to Minamisanriku Roger Smith Among other sites in Minamisanriku, a visitor can enjoy a vegetarian lunch at the Sansankan, the dramatic rocks of Kamiwarizaki,..
Activities Aomori's Hypnotizing Lake Giovanni Perez Do you believe in magic? How about being hypnotized? Come to Aomori to check out Lake Juniko's (Aoike) blue pond and become..