Area Hanamaki Hanamaki offers a collection of hot spring areas in central Iwate prefecture, including the Hanamaki Onsen, Dai, Shidodaira, Osawa and Namari – known collectively as the Hanamaki Onsenkyo Village...
Area Kitakata Kitakata is a center of sake and miso production in northern Fukushima, reflected by the many storehouses located here. The region is also famous for its local style of ramen—Kitakata ramen—known..
Activities Summer Visions of Oirase Stream Sandro Bernardinello Oirase stream is amazing in any season. In summer the green color of leaves and moss is unbelievable.
Food Kiritanpo-ya Restaurant Sandro Bernardinello Kiritanpo is one of the signature dishes of Akita, best enjoyed at the restaurant with its name sake, Akita Kiritanpoya.
8 Activities Tonohetsuri Bridge Brad Stephens Visit Tonohetsuri Bridge, a Nationally Designated Natural Monument in Fukushima!
10 Food Espresso Cafe Sandro Bernardinello An old cargo train carriage turned in a cafe. A lovely atmosphere and great coffee in this location in Yamagata City.
Culture The Samurai Spirit of Fukushima Prefecture Featured Fukushima Prefecture is Japan’s third largest administrative region, and home to one of the last strongholds of Japan’s legend..
Activities Dewa Sanzan Experience Geoff Day Dewa Sanzan in Yamagata is a dream for those who aspire to learn and live the life of a Japanese Monk. Forested paths, secluded..