Minamiaizu Town is located in the southwest of Fukushima Prefecture, a little south of Tochigi Prefecture. This area, also known as "Oku-Aizu," is home to the annual Gion Festival, one of Japan's three major festivals.
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Japanese children's songs are sung in various settings, such as music classes and at home. Even as adults, many of us hum these songs and recall scenes from our hometowns, or hear them and recall a page from our childhood memories.
Fukushima is home to 36 roadside stations throughout the prefecture, each selling its own unique original ice cream, making it a fun place to stroll around and try them all. Some of them make you wonder, "What? Why is there such a soft serve ice cream?".
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On April 24, 2025, HOTEL R9 The Yard Yabuki will have its grand opening in Yabuki Town, Fukushima Prefecture. Based in Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture, the hotel has expanded from the Kanto region to Okinawa Prefecture...
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Tohoku has many more spectacular summer festivals that rival the six major festivals! Festivals packed with the charm of each region will make the Tohoku summer even more exciting! Hachinohe Sansha Festival (Aomori Prefecture)...
Fukushima Prefecture has the second most roadside stations in the Tohoku region, with 36, after Iwate Prefecture with 39. Many of these stations sell original soft serve ice cream with elaborate designs. Recently, soft serve ice cream has become popular.
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Summer in Tohoku is all about festivals! Here's a roundup of the 2025 dates for the "Six Major Tohoku Festivals," major events that bring local traditions to life and are enjoyed by both locals and tourists.
Takine Town, Tamura City, located almost in the center of Fukushima Prefecture, has the catchphrase "A town where you can encounter two universes." In this article, we will introduce the mysteries of Takine Town, hidden both underground and in the sky.
Kumatappan is a traditional confectionery from Sukagawa City, Fukushima Prefecture. Although the name includes the word "bread," it is actually a Japanese confectionery. With its striking pure white appearance and long history, it is one of the most famous local confectioneries...
Located in Sukagawa City, Fukushima Prefecture, Midorigaoka Park is lined with magnificent trees that evoke the feeling of timelessness, and is a place where you can enjoy the richness of nature throughout the seasons. In recent years, the hot spring facilities within the park have been renovated...
