Area Zao Onsen Zao Onsen (Zao hotspring) is one of the oldest hot springs in the northeastern part of the Tohoku region, in Yamagata Prefecture. It is claimed that this onsen was discovered some 1,900 years..
Transportation Riding the Waves of Mogami River Alena Eckelmann Mogami River and the Sankyo Rice Warehouses in Sakata City provided authentic scenery for the popular 1983 NHK Taiga Drama "Oshin"..
Shopping Kasafuku Doll Paradise Alena Eckelmann The Sanno Club in Sakata City is an exquisitely preserved building that gives a glimpse into rich merchants’ nightly pursuits ..
Beauty & Spa Ringo Apple Onsen Justin Velgus The Ringo Onsen (りんご温泉) is a hot spring attraction in Asahi Town, Yamagata Prefecture. It features an indoor and outdoor ..
9 Activities Viewing the Sendai Illumination Hiroko Maruya Hikari no Pageant (an illumination festival) has started. Let's watch the moment of lighting!
Transportation Driving with Times Car Rental Featured Times Car Rental is a nationwide car rental service. With professional service and English booking, it is one convenient optio..
6 Majestic Mountains in Tohoku Takako Sakamoto Two majestic mountain ranges and a crater lake that changes color inTohoku: the Zao Mountains and the Azuma Mountains. Drive scenic..
Food Izakaya Kuidoraku Christie Petrakopoulou Izakaya Kuidoraku in Yokote, Akita Prefecture: Delicious Yakisoba