During the Akita Kanto Matsuri (pole lantern festival) in early August, Akita city becomes magically breathtaking. Why? Akita is an impressive place. Think about Kakunodate cherry blossom festival in spring […]
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Aomori Nebuta Matsuri 2025 | Visit Aomori
In Japan, summer is the season of fireworks, beautiful flower fields, and eye-catching festivals held across the country. In Northern Japan, such as in Tohoku and Hokkaido, the season is […]
Kakunodate Cherry Blossom Festival 2026
In spring, when you think of visiting Akita prefecture, first you must think of its biggest annual cherry blossom festival. The festival is widely known as the Kakunodate Cherry Blossom […]
Wanko Soba in Iwate | Noodles Dish
Wanko Soba is one of the most popular local specialties of Iwate prefecture especially in Morioka and Hanamaki areas. It is really funny and interesting moment while eating bowls of […]
3 Best Places to See Cherry Blossom in Aomori
You might have heard of Hirosaki Park’s cherry blossom festival before, which is seen to be the best cherry blossom spot in Aomori as well as in the Tohoku region. […]
10 Best Places to See Cherry Blossom in Tohoku
Tohoku’s nature is changing – every day and constantly till something burst into life! Yes, spring is near as we have already received a cool gift “Ume” from our diverse […]
Morioka Reimen | Cold Noodles Dish
This is Morioka Reimen, not the greatest Sapporo Ramen. Don’t mess up with this! It is one of my favorite noodle dishes that come from Tohoku region. People dwelling in […]
Apple Picking Season in Aomori
Apple is an icon of Aomori prefecture. If Furano is famous for its lavender fields then Aomori certainly is for its apple orchards. Aomori, the northernmost prefecture on the mainland […]