14 Culture Samurai Experience with Abe Faction Saber Way Tom Roseveare Join samurai champion, Yoshihiro Abe, in this interactive workshop, The Samurai Experience, in Yamagata city.
Activities Sendai for Free Justin Velgus From drinking to zen meditation, here are the top 10 free activities in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture.
Activities Akita Prefectural Central Park Cameron Langdell Located about 30 minutes from downtown Akita City, this Olympic-esque park contains a wide variety of recreational facilities. Witness..
Shopping Morioka's Fesan Department Store Bridget Ye If you have some time to spare before catching your next train at Morioka Station, have a peek around Fesan Department Store. But,..
Accommodation Hotel Folkloro Hanamaki Towa Bridget Ye A hotel with a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, a tasteful local winery, a majestic mountain, and a peaceful farm all with..
Culture Tamagawa Onsen Bonson Lam The idea of an onsen treatment is to warm the body and breathe in until you feel your temperature rise. While the process of curing..
Culture The Maiko of Somaro Teahouse Bridget Ye Welcome to the Somaro Teahouse in Sakata. Explore the interior of a beautiful teahouse, learn about the history of geisha in Sakata,..
Food The Best Bread in Morioka Justin Velgus Fukuda Pan Bakery is the most popular bakery in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture. It large numbers of locals and tourists for its fluffy..