Tohoku tourist destinations

[Miyagi Prefecture] 6 recommended cycling courses for a change of pace!

There are times when you want to refresh yourself by doing some exercise on your days off, but you don't want to get sweaty, right? In such cases, we recommend Sai...

HiroyukiOka2022.04.22

[Fukushima Prefecture] Recommended even for first-timers! 5 campgrounds to visit with your family

When the weather gets warmer, it's time to go out. Fukushima Prefecture is full of leisure spots full of nature. From outdoor spots for the serious...

Motoharu Kahashi2022.04.21

[Matsushima, Miyagi Prefecture] Have you ever crossed Fukuura Bridge in Matsushima? It was my first experience. now...

Have you ever crossed Fukuura Bridge in Matsushima? Actually, I was born and raised in Miyagi Prefecture, but I had never crossed Fukuura Bridge. ...

editorial staff2022.04.19

[Yamagata Prefecture] 5 temples where you can experience zazen and sutra copying! Recommended for beginners!

Yamagata Prefecture is a land rich in nature, and there are wonderful temples all over the place. There are also places where you can easily experience zazen and sutra copying, so beginners can...

HiroyukiOka2022.04.16

[Miyagi Prefecture] If you want to see Matsushima's spectacular views, check out the ``Four Great Views!'' We will explain in detail the spectacular views.

Matsushima superb view points have four famous places called the four major views. It is like surrounding Matsushima Bay around east, west, west, west, and north, south, each of the spectacular (Otakamori) Reikin (...

editorial staff2022.04.15

[Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture] Traditional Yamagata castings are also recommended for sightseeing! Attractions and sights to visit...

What is Yamagata Casting? Introducing the charm and features! What is Yamagata Casting? Introducing the charm and features! The characteristics of Yamagata castings are the coexistence of ``heaviness, thinness, and beauty''...

HiroyukiOka2022.04.14

[Akita] What is the legend of Hachirotaro? Here are three episodes that even Akita residents don't know much about...

In Akita, the legend of Hachiro Taro, the dragon god of Hachirogata, changes from a human to a dragon, lives in Hachirogata, and marries Princess Tatsuko of Lake Tazawa.

Murasakihime2022.04.05

[Fukushima Prefecture] 5 recommended cherry blossom spots | Let's go on a very satisfying photo trip! (Aizu edition)

Fukushima Prefecture has many scenic spots where you can enjoy seasonal flowers. Among them, the famous cherry blossom viewing spots that capture the hearts of Japanese people are the perfect place to go out and enjoy the spring...

Motoharu Kahashi2022.04.04

[Iwate] What is Yamabushi stone? From the synopsis, the natural spots of the Togouchi River, where the setting takes place, are also detailed...

Do you know the folk tale ``Yamabuseishi,'' which is set in the basin of the Togouchi River that flows through Hiraizumi? This article provides an overview of the Yamabushi stone, which still remains in the Togouchi River...

Murasakihime2022.03.31

[Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture] Enjoy a day trip bath at Dake Onsen | Introducing recommended spots

Dake Onsen, located in Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture, is a hot spring village surrounded by the rich nature of Mt. Adachi Tara. It is attractive because of its abundant hot springs, which have a bactericidal effect and can also be expected to have beauty effects. ...

Motoharu Kahashi2022.03.30