Activities Museum of Natural History Justin Velgus The Tohoku University Museum of Natural History is a museum that is full of nature's treasures. These include rock samples..
Food Mizusawa Ramen Laura Welch Mizusawa Ramen is a small ramen restaurant, situated near to Rikuzen-Ochiai station is very popular with locals, which is no surprise..
Beauty & Spa Journey to Semboku Bonson Lam Semboku is one of the most beautiful parts of Akita Prefecture. With mountains and lakes, onsen hot springs and snow festivals,..
Transportation Akita to Aomori by Resort Shirakami Justin Velgus The JR Resort Shirakami is a pleasure train running along the Sea of Japan from Akita to Aomori.
Culture Ominato Nebuta 2025 Early Aug Celebrate summer with Ominato Nebuta, a unique Japanese festival; a procession of samurai and deity floats, literally in peopl..
Transportation Taiheiyo Ferry Andrew Kehoe Taiheiyo ferry is a convenient way to travel between the ports of Nagoya, Sendai and Tomakomai with pleasant overnight accommo..
Culture Akita Big Paper Balloon Festival Janessa Landry Want to spend an old traditional Japanese New Years? This Kamifusen (paper balloon) festival is held on the 10th of Feburary which..
18 Activities Snow Trekking in Aomori Justin Velgus Awone Shirakami Jyuniko Resort in Aomori offers a snow trekking experience as a separate day trip or as part of a one night ho..