Craft beer, or local beer, is gaining popularity across Japan, much like local gourmet food. It's so popular that almost everyone knows about it. Of course, there are plenty of specialty craft beers in the Tohoku region, too.
Aizu Higashiyama Onsen is a representative hot spring resort in the Aizu region, located on the outskirts of Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture. The hot spring has a long history, dating back to about 1,300 years ago when the monk Gyoki (also known as Gyogi) founded the hot springs in Aizu to spread Buddhism.
Lead Hot Springs is located in a mountain village surrounded by deep greenery along the Toyosawa River, about 27km from Shinkamaki Station on the Tohoku Shinkansen and 14km from Hanamaki Minami IC on the Tohoku Expressway. Hot springs have been around for 600 years...
When you think of Kitakata City in Fukushima Prefecture, ramen immediately comes to mind. It is considered one of Japan's three great ramens, along with Sapporo ramen and Hakata ramen. Its history is long, dating back to the end of the Taisho period...
Taga Castle was built during the Nara period by the Yamato Imperial Court as a base for controlling the uncivilized Emishi (northeastern Japan). It was located in the Tohoku region, then known as Mutsu Province.
Even though it's called "Osaki Kodo", most people outside of their hometown will not know about it. It is centered around Osaki city in the northern part of Miyagi Prefecture, and is home to Iromacho, Kamimachi, Wakudani...
Yamagata Prefecture is home to many temples and shrines of great historical value. This time, we'll introduce Jionji Terrace, a facility where you can experience precious cultural assets and history while relaxing at a cafe with terrace seating...
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There are many local JR lines in the north of the prefecture, and commuting and school times departing from and arriving at Sendai Station are similar to those in the metropolitan area, but all of them are just a little away from the city center, and they are idyllic countryside, mountains, and seascapes...
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Due to the spread of COVID-19, it has become increasingly difficult to travel abroad as easily as before. This time, we will introduce a country that consistently ranks highly as a popular destination for travel during this COVID-19 pandemic.
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Aomori Prefecture is rich in nature and has many scenic spots. This time, we will introduce Tsuru-no-Mai Bridge, which has become particularly popular in recent years. The beautiful scenery, which Sayuri Yoshinaga also visited, is a sight to behold...
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