Culture The Fairytales of Kenji Miyazawa Hannah Bambra Tohoku's mountains and forests were the inspiration for Hiyao Miyazaki's work. Kenji Miyazawa's stories of shape-shifting..
Activities Iwate Museum of Art Sarashanti Modern art museum that exhibits work of Iwate's local artists
Activities Dewa Sanzan Uncovered Justin Velgus Tsuruoka-city is located in Yamagata prefecture along. It is a historic town with several traditions and crafts it holds onto,..
15 Culture Zenringai Peter Sidell Not far from the park and castle in Hirosaki in Japan's Aomori prefecture, Zenringai is an atmospheric district with 33 temples..
Food Akita Dining in Sendai with Namahage Justin Velgus Akita favorites like kiritanpo fire-cooked rice served in a nabe stew and grilled hata hata fish can be enjoyed right alongsid..
Accommodation Route Inn Hirosaki Ekimae Peter Sidell In historic Hirosaki in Japan's Aomori prefecture, Route Inn Hirosaki Ekimae is a good value business hotel by the city..
10 Activities Aomori City Waterfront Peter Sidell Overlooked by the ASPAM building and the harbor bridge, the waterfront in Japan's Aomori City makes for a very pleasant place..
11 Transportation Ichinoseki Station Hannah Bambra Ichinoseki Station has local lines and shinkansen running through it on the hour. It also has large JR East coin lockers for storing..