To the south of the Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture, there is a post town that has been around since the Edo period. Even today, in the 2000s, this post town, lined with thatched roof houses, seems to have stopped at the time...
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Lake Inawashiro is located in Fukushima, Japan's fourth largest lake. It is famous as one of the symbols of Fukushima, and you can enjoy a variety of activities, but there are also many other tourist spots around Lake Inawashiro...
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When you say you went sightseeing in Aizu, you will often find attention to Tsuruga Castle and Nisshinkan, but you should not forget Nanakamachi Street, which is just a little off the city. Here you can find traditional Aizu restaurants...
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On the Oga Peninsula, located in the western part of Akita Prefecture overlooking the Sea of Japan, you will be greeted by a namahage. There are many tourist spots and hot springs, making it a must-see spot for sightseeing in Akita Prefecture. The ocean is traced through the outline of Akita Prefecture...
Tono city, about an hour's train ride from Shinkamaki Station, has many folk tales and legends. There are many stunning spots, such as old Japanese-style buildings and rivers where kappa are said to have lived...
Have you heard of the Shirase Antarctic Exploration Team Memorial Museum located in Nikaho City, Akita Prefecture? Shirase Nobu was the first Japanese explorer to explore Antarctica. His footprints are his birthplace...
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Otaku culture is the representative of Japan's world-renowned entertainment culture. When it comes to works that had a huge influence on otaku culture and are still being produced,...
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The Museum MATSUSHIMA is a museum in Matsushima town that houses beautiful and interesting exhibits, including music boxes. Matsushima was once known as the "Matsushima Music Box Museum"...
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Top-class craftsmen create traditional crafts. Morioka Handicraft Village has over 14 workshops. There, Morioka's ancient local specialties are alive and well. ...
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Speaking of Aomori Prefecture, it is the northernmost prefecture of Honshu, blessed with mountains and seas, and has become a hot topic with the opening of the Tohoku Shinkansen. This time, we would like to introduce some of the most popular tourist destinations in Aomori Prefecture. ...
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