Activities Oga City Namahage Ride Ben Bloch An overview of the Oga City Namahage Ride event, as well as a brief description of some cultural highlights in Akita Prefecture.
12 Activities Fukushima's Janohana Garden Sandra Isaka Janohana is a lovely garden park in central Fukushima where, from season to season, visitors can enjoy a variety of different flowers..
Area Zao Zao is a mountainous region located in south-west Miyagi – perhaps best known for the beautiful Okama crater located close to the summit of Mount Zao, which also borders Yamagata prefecture..
Accommodation Uchi Guesthouse Brian Takahashi Uchi guesthouse is an amazing place to stay in Matsushima in Miyagi Prefecture. Not only are the prices significantly less than..
Celebrating the Freedom of Restraint in Tsuruoka Featured Celebrating the Freedom of Restraint in Tsuruoka Savoring devotion to truly local cuisine
Transportation Getting From Tokyo to Akita Ben Bloch A brief guide to various transportation options from Tokyo to Akita and back.
Culture Namahage Sedo Festival 2026 Early Feb The Namahage Festival is held each year on the second Friday, Saturday and Sunday of February, around the time of the old or lunar..