Culture Dressing Up for Nebuta Matsuri Helen Langford It's all about the bells for the author at the Nebuta Matsuri, held in Aomori the first week of August. It's said that they..
Shopping Misawa Air Show 2025 Sunday - Sep 21st View fighter jets in elegant aerial displays from the American Air Force base in Northern Japan.
8 Travels in Northern Japan Akane Wakasugi Discover the beauty of the Tohoku region. Places featured: The Oirase river in Aomori, Yoshitsune Temple in Hokkaido and Akita..
Beauty & Spa Furofushi Onsen Justin Velgus Furofushi Onsen is a hot spring located in Fukaura Town, Aomori Prefecture. It is famous for being right at the edge of the Se..
Accommodation Aomori Wakinosawa Youth Hostel Peter Sidell In the remote Shimokita Peninsula in Japan's Aomori prefecture, Wakinosawa Youth Hostel is a good base from which to explore..
Nightlife Bon Izakaya, Hachinohe Peter Sidell In Hachinohe in Japan's Aomori prefecture, Bon izakaya is a fun place to eat and drink, with spicy south-east Asian food, tasty..
Food Anzu Izakaya in Hirosaki Peter Sidell In the centre of Hirosaki in Japan's Aomori prefecture, Anzu is an atmospheric old izakaya where you can listen to traditi..
Food Lemon Cafe, Hirosaki Peter Sidell In Hirosaki in Japan's Aomori prefecture, Lemon Cafe is a great place to relax over a slice of cake or light meal, with a peaceful..