Culture Yutagawa Onsen Plum Festival 2026 Mar 28th - Mar 29th The Yamagata hot springs town of Yutagawa Onsen has many good reasons to visit, and if you're a flower lover the Yutagawa Onsen..
Culture Japan Sea Cold Cod Festival 2027 Mid Jan Cold cod soup or dongara jiru is a popular winter dish in the Shonai region of Yamagata Prefecture, and the Japan Sea Cold Cod Festival..
Culture Akita: Gastronomy and Onsen Tiffany Aguilar Akita is the country’s sixth largest prefecture with something special to offer in every season. With a distinct climate, Akit..
Culture Experience the Sea’s Blessings in Minamisanriku Veronica Carnevale Known for its mountainous west and oceanside east, Miyagi Prefecture is blessed with a diverse range of nature. The prefecture is..
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Culture Enjoy Chikuwa Fish Cakes in Aomori City Veronica Carnevale A part of Japan’s northeastern Tohoku region, Aomori is beloved for its summer Nebuta Festival, sweet-tasting apples, exceedin..
Culture Towada City Spring Festival 2026 Early Apr - Early May When Kanchogai Street's cherry trees are looking their best, the annual Towada City Spring Festival takes place. Along with..
Akita: Nature and Akita Inu Veronica Carnevale Akita, situated in northern Japan’s Tohoku region, is an expansive prefecture famous for its nourishing hot springs, delicious..