Culture 2 Days of Food & Culture in Aizu, Fukushima Celine Ong The westernmost region of Aizu in Fukushima embodies the spirit of the Japanese countryside. Surrounded by mountains and valleys,..
Activities Kasedori Festival 2026 Mid Feb Kasedori Festival, or “Strawbird Festival”, is a unique yet bizarre Japanese event. Performers gather at Kaminoyama Castle dre..
Culture Aizu Mura Peter Sidell Close to the historical town of Aizu Wakamatsu in northern Japan's Fukushima prefecture, Aizu Mura is a large garden park that's..
Activities Three Summit Hike Around Geto Onsen Malcome Larcens Geto onsen is mostly known for its rustic hot springs but there are several great hiking trails that start from the hot spring center...
Culture Morohashi Museum Peter Sidell In the countryside of Bandai Kogen in northern Japan's Fukushima prefecture, the Morohashi Museum of Modern Art is a grand museum..
Food Aomori: Food Guide Tom Roseveare Aomori is famous for apples, but Japan-bound foodies can discover so much more thanks to a much-loved local food culture, inspired..
Activities Unosu Dangai Tunnels Malcome Larcens Unosu Dagai (Cormorant's Nest Cliffs) is well known for its majestic vista. The view of sunrise over the Pacific is absolutely..
Culture Tsuchiyu Onsen in Fukushima Luca De Pasquale Tsuchiyu Onsen is the birthplace of the "Tsuchiyu Kokeshi," a distinct wooden doll that began in the Tohoku region during the late..