Do you know the many white "snow monsters" that you can see at Zao Onsen Ski Resort in Yamagata Prefecture? These ice trees are powerful works of art created by nature! Only in winter...
The Hamadori coastal area of Fukushima Prefecture boasts an abundance of seafood throughout the seasons, and has fostered a culinary culture of fisherman's meals and seafood dishes. In this article, we'll introduce you to the winter delicacy of monkfish, a deep-sea...
There are many winter festivals in Tohoku, but the Kuroishiji Somin Festival is one of the most distinctive and long-standing events, and is held at Kuroishiji Temple, Myokenzan, in Mizusawa Kuroishi-cho, Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture. History is long...
Tazawako Ski Resort is one of Akita's most representative winter spots. As the name suggests, this slope offers a panoramic view of Lake Tazawa, and extends across the slope of Mt. Komagatake. Properly advanced to beginners...
Smelt fishing is usually popular with tourists, including many families and couples. Smelt fishing in Iwado Lake is known for being easy to achieve even for beginners. That's...
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A rare and spectacular view that can only be seen in the winter is the ice tree. Those who live in the Kanto region may not be familiar with this phrase. As the name suggests, snow and ice accumulate on the trees...
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Winter is the season for delicious hot pots. In Japan, where there are four seasons, ingredients are in season, spring, summer, autumn and winter, and seasonal ingredients are usually served using cooking methods suitable for the season. In winter, vegetables such as Chinese cabbage and long leeks are in season...
Cherries are the most representative fruits of Yamagata. I previously introduced Cherryland, where you can enjoy cherry picking. However, Yamagata has the second most popular fruit after cherry...
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Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture is particularly famous for being a region where there is a lot of snow. Utilizing this massive amount of snow, the Uesugi Snow Lantern Festival is held every year. The grounds of Uesugi Shrine and the Matsugasaki Cape are the Mei...
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Namegare flounder is a traditional New Year's Eve tradition in Sendai. While salmon is popular in the Kanto region and yellowtail in the Kansai region, namegare flounder is the beloved New Year's fish in Miyagi Prefecture...
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