Culture Tsuruga Castle Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Early Apr - Early May One of the best times to visit Tsuruga Castle is during spring when the sakura trees are in bloom, and an annual festival takes..
Activities Sakura Spots in Iwaki City, Fukushima Kim Bergström Iwaki City in Fukushima is known for several things, including hot springs, beaches, and agriculture. It's a great spot for..
Food Shozan Restaurant in Sendai Justin Velgus In January 2023, "Shozan" restaurant opened inside a renovated portion of the original Katsuyama brewery in Sendai City, Miyagi..
Food Fukushima Ramen World 2026 Early May Set to take place in early May, the Fukushima Ramen Show brings a variety of ramen stores from across Japan to the Shiki no Sato..
Food Yamagata: Food Guide Farah Bassyouni Yamagata is called the “Food Kingdom” of Japan, and for good reason. If you’re looking for warm, wholesome dishes that feel li..
Food Fukushima: Food Guide Farah Bassyouni While Fukushima was the location of the 2011 nuclear accident that occurred due to a powerful earthquake, there is so much mor..
Culture Kanahebisui Shrine Flower Festival 2026 Late Apr - Mid May People visit Miyagi's Kanahebisui Shrine to pray for luck in the business and financial realms, but it's also a popular..
Culture Breathless on Mount Haguro Arlene Bastion The tiring walk up Haguro to reach Sanjin Gosaiden goes through ancient cedar forests and provide mental stamina, but the Shrine..
