Activities Nanataki Falls Ben Bloch Less than 20 km southwest of the famous Lake Towada lies another beauty of nature, the Nanataki Falls. Literally meaning “seve..
Food Hasegawa Ramen Tom Roseveare Hasegawa Ramen (はせ川 松山店) up in Fukushima's Kitakata region is one of the more popular ramen shops in the area, servi..
Beauty & Spa Genuine Hospitality at Hijiori Onsen Peter Bungate The nostalgic charisma of 1,200 years of Japanese hospitality in the mountains of Yamagata prefecture at Hijiori Onsen
Activities Geto Kogen, Ski and Resort Malcome Larcens Geto Kogen, King of Snow in Tohoku, with over 5 meters of powder snow
7 Culture Winter Magic at Tsuruga-jo Castle Giovanni Perez One of the most powerful castles in Japan shows its beauty in winter. Tsuruga-jo Castle in Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima prefecture is..
Culture Yokote Kamakura Festival 2027 Feb 13th - Feb 14th Every February, Akita's Yokote transforms into a fairytale landscape dotted with igloo-like structures in a festival dating..
12 Activities Zao's Rare Winter Landscape 2015 Justin Velgus Even with a warm 2015 winter, the Zao "Snow Monsters" returned to the delight or skiiers and tourists.
Culture Waraji Festival 2026 Early Aug Named after the traditional 'waraij' straw sandals, Fukushima's annual festival to mark the summer kicks off in early..