Many people think that wild vegetables are a blessing only in early spring. In fact, the blessings of nature are not limited to early spring. In particular, in the Tohoku region, there are many areas with heavy snowfall, so even in early summer...
Southern Tohoku, led by Yamagata Prefecture, known as the "cherry prefecture," is a wonderful place for fruit lovers, where fruit can be harvested all year round. Fruit picking with family, lovers, or friends is fun, but...
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When you think of majestic lavender fields, many people think of Furano in Hokkaido. However, you can also see a spectacular purple carpet in Misato Town, Akita Prefecture, that is just as impressive as Hokkaido's.
The Uesugi Festival, held in Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture, is a major four-day event. On the final day, a reenactment of the Battle of Kawanakajima is held on the banks of the Mogami River that runs through the city, creating a truly spectacular scene.
Mount Tokusenjo, towering over Kesennuma City in northeastern Miyagi Prefecture, is a 711m-high mountain renowned as Japan's best azalea spot. The area is home to an astounding 50,000 acres of wild mountain azalea and Renge azalea, roughly the size of 10 Tokyo Domes.
In snowy regions, it was difficult to obtain fresh fish during the winter, so people would grill the fish that arrived with the spring thaw and enjoy the joy of spring while drinking sake. This tradition remains today...
The Kakuda Nanohana Festival in Kakuda City, Miyagi Prefecture, is held when the rape blossoms, heralding the arrival of spring, are in full bloom. Approximately 2.5 million yellow rape blossoms line the Abukuma River riverbed, with the snow-capped Zao mountain range in the background.
Funaoka Castle Ruins Park in Shibata Town in southern Miyagi Prefecture is one of Miyagi's most beautiful cherry blossom sights, with approximately 1,000 cherry trees within the park and the "Hitome Senbonzakura" cherry blossom trees lining the banks of the Shiroishi River that runs through the castle grounds.
Ogawara Town, located in southern Miyagi Prefecture, is home to the Shiroishi River, which flows through the center of town and attracts many migratory birds every year. A row of approximately 1,200 cherry trees stretches for about 8 km along the banks of the Shiroishi River, and is known as "Ichi-ichi-no-Mori" (One...
Hanamiyama in Fukushima City is a famous flower spot that the late Shotaro Akiyama, a leading Japanese photographer, visited every year, saying, "Fukushima is a paradise." The area boasts approximately 70 varieties of plum, cherry, forsythia, Japanese quince, and flowering peach...
