
All you need is this to make your meals delicious! Try Aizu Tenpo's "Okazu Miso" series [Fukushima Prefecture]
Each prefecture in the Tohoku region has a wide variety of foods that go well with rice, known as "rice accompaniments." This time, we'll be introducing the Aizu Tenpo "Okazu Miso" series. This dish features a rich miso paste and plenty of ingredients...

The pride of the six Tohoku prefectures: "Magnificent stone walls worthy of being a symbol of the vast Nanbu domain!" Morioka Castle, a rare stone wall castle in Tohoku [Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture]
Morioka Castle, once the political center of the Morioka Domain and now beloved by its citizens as a symbol of Morioka and a place of relaxation, is a rare stone-walled castle in the Tohoku region, where most castles are primarily earthen ramparts.

One of Japan's three largest frontier towns! Exploring its history filled with frontier spirit [Yabuki Town, Fukushima Prefecture]
Did you know that there are areas known as the "Three Great Frontiers of Japan"? They are Towada City in Aomori Prefecture, Kawaminami Town in Miyazaki Prefecture, and Yabuki Town in Nishishirakawa District, Fukushima Prefecture, which we will introduce here. Now...

Tamagawa Village, Fukushima Prefecture: A major producer of the mythical fruit "Sarunashi"! What makes it a popular super fruit?
Have you heard of the fruit called "Saru-nashi"? Tamagawa Village, located in the Nakadori region of Fukushima Prefecture, is a local specialty of the town, and is actively producing this fruit, which is said to be the ancestor of kiwifruit.

The pride of the six Tohoku prefectures: "Constructed in peacetime, yet with a sturdy structure!" Kubota Castle, located in a prime location in front of the station [Akita City, Akita Prefecture]
Walk west from JR Akita Station for about five minutes and you'll see a moat filled with floating lotus flowers on your right. North of the moat is Kubota Castle, built on the small Shinmeiyama mountain.
Autumn in Tohoku
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[Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture] The biggest festival in Aizu! Aizu Festival 2023 holding information

Tsuruga Castle on Mt. Adatara! There are many places to see autumn leaves in Fukushima Prefecture!

Enjoy the taste of Akita while watching the autumn leaves! 3 spots for autumn leaves in Akita

Whisky naturally in the hot springs! The unknown charm of "Sakunami Onsen," a backroom tatami room in Sendai! [Miyagi Prefecture]

[Yamagata Prefecture] Enjoy summer at the dam lake! Nagai Dam Lake in Nagai City is full of charm

Eating the flowers used in crests is "a special thing" | Enjoy autumn ingredients! [Yamagata Prefecture]
Tohoku events
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[Aomori] What is Hokaiori? Tsugaru's Obon customs are colorful and unique

[Aomori Nebuta / Hirosaki Neputa] A look back at what's happening after Aomori's four major summer festivals [Sansha Festival / Tachineputa]

Obon in Shimokita, Aomori is spectacular! Is it true that people welcome their ancestors with fireworks at their graves?

Obon in southern Aomori is a little different! Summer scenery decorated with backrests and 48 lanterns

[Aizu Tajima Gion Festival Photo Report: Part 2] Seven-lined procession, also known as Japan's number one bride procession [Minami Aizu Town, Fukushima Prefecture]

[Aizu Tajima Gion Festival Photo Report: Part 1] Kabuki Kabuki performances at the Great Hoods of the Night Festival [Minami Aizu Town, Fukushima Prefecture]
Tohoku mystery
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[Iwate Prefecture] Why is Iwate/Morioka called that? Find out the origin of place names!

[Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture] Restoration of the damaged Date Masamune equestrian statue is scheduled to be completed in late March

Maezawa Koya Village, a Japanese original landscape that remains with many traditional "masters" [Minamiaizu Town, Fukushima Prefecture]

[Goshogawara, Aomori Prefecture] Impressive! ``Tatekeputa House'' where you can experience the history and excitement of ``Goshogawara Tatekeputa'' all year round

Preserve the ruins from 20,000 years ago! Feel the time of eternity at the Underground Forest Museum!
Tohoku things
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The ultimate sweetness drips with a slurping taste | Enjoy spring asparagus [Fukushima Prefecture]

4 recommended delicious, home-roasted coffee shops in Morioka! [Iwate Prefecture]

We are proud of the station bento in six Tohoku prefectures! Introducing the top 5 recommended station bentos in Fukushima Prefecture

[Fukushima] Even just one piece is hearty! When you come to Fukushima, you must try Shimiten!
