Activities Ishiwarizakura Justin Velgus The 400 year old Ishiwarizakura, also known as the Rock-Splitting Cherry Tree, rests near Morioka station in front of an old court..
Culture Yokote Masuda Manga Museum Justin Velgus The Masuda Manga Museum in Yokote is dedicated to animator Takao Yaguchi. The museum is part manga library and part exhibition of..
Beauty & Spa Oyasu Ravine Justin Velgus The Oyasu area is famous for its volcanic activity deep down in the Earth. The area is strewn with heated pools of water and hot..
Activities Visit to Genbikei Gorge Sarah Mathews Genbikei Gorge is located to the west of Ichinoseki, which is where you’ll get off the bullet train if you come from Tokyo.
Nightlife The ASPAM Building Justin Velgus The Aomori Sightseeing Products (and) Mansion, or ASPAM, is the city's largest and most recognizable building. It is minutes..
Activities Senshu Park Justin Velgus Take a break from the busy city just minutes from the station. It's Akita's Sensu Park.
Culture Sendai Tanabata Festival - part 2 Brian Sealey A brief article on the myth, history and culture behind Tanabata.
Activities Montedio Yamagata Rashaad Jorden Montedio Yamagata is one of the few pro sports teams in Yamagata Prefecture.