11 Culture Doll Warehouse in Shiroishi Justin Velgus The Doll Warehouse in Shiroishi, Miyagi Prefecture, are actually two Edo era warehouses stuffed full of traditional dolls and some..
Activities All-You-Can-Eat Strawberry Picking Sarah Chaney Pick your own fresh strawberries grown with ground coconut instead of soil in planters for easy access, and dip it into condensed..
Activities Lake of the Dragon God in Naruko Justin Velgus Katanuma Lake, sometimes known as "Lake of the Dragon God", is a crater lake in Naruko, Miyagi Prefecture formed 1100 years ago..
Recommended Culture Nebuta Aomori Festival 2024 Aug 2nd - Aug 7th Nebuta festival is the biggest Tanabata festival that makes up the three great festivals of Tohoku Region.
Activities Tashirojima Cat Island Brian Takahashi Come visit a Cat Island in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. Tashirojima is the place to feed and play with cats, stay in Cat Cabins, and..
Culture Iwate Snow Festival 2025 Early - Mid Feb The Iwate Snow Festival is held at the Makiba area in Koiwai Farm every February, and known as one of Tohoku's 5 Great Snow..
Culture Exploring Japan's Cat Island Connor Lappin Discovering Cat Island, a small island ruled by felines and exclusively unique to Japan in Miyagi Prefecture.
Activities Visiting Lake Towada in Aomori and Akita Mandy Bartok Lake Towada sits on the border of Aomori and Akita Prefectures and is one of Tohoku's most beautiful spots.