15 Activities Tohoku's Massive Unknown Cave Justin Velgus Abukuma-do Cave is one of the biggest tourist caves in Japan, yet it remains relatively unknown by non-Japanese. For a true adventure,..
Culture Taiko in Shimogo Tom Roseveare Shimogo's Okawa-Keiryu Taiko Preservation Society is a group of local Japanese taiko drummers, whose lively performances are..
14 Culture Samurai Experience with Abe Faction Saber Way Tom Roseveare Join samurai champion, Yoshihiro Abe, in this interactive workshop, The Samurai Experience, in Yamagata city.
Activities Sendai for Free Justin Velgus From drinking to zen meditation, here are the top 10 free activities in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture.
Activities Akita Prefectural Central Park Cameron Langdell Located about 30 minutes from downtown Akita City, this Olympic-esque park contains a wide variety of recreational facilities. Witness..
Shopping Morioka's Fesan Department Store Bridget Ye If you have some time to spare before catching your next train at Morioka Station, have a peek around Fesan Department Store. But,..
Accommodation Hotel Folkloro Hanamaki Towa Bridget Ye A hotel with a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, a tasteful local winery, a majestic mountain, and a peaceful farm all with..
Culture Tamagawa Onsen Bonson Lam The idea of an onsen treatment is to warm the body and breathe in until you feel your temperature rise. While the process of curing..