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Travel Guide

Discovering the Shimokita Peninsula

August 4, 2024
Cherry Blossoms

2024/4/22 - Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Report

April 22, 2024
Cherry Blossoms

2024/4/18 - Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Report

April 18, 2024
Cherry Blossoms

2024/4/17 - Kakunodate Cherry Blossom Report

April 17, 2024
Cherry Blossoms

2024/4/16 - Aizu Cherry Blossom Report

April 16, 2024
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An Akita odyssey

Cuisine, history and winter landscapes on a 4-day tour of Akita Prefecture
February 8, 2024
Autumn Colors

2023/10/23 - Hachimantai Autumn Color Report

October 23, 2023
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Autumn tours with Akita dogs in northern Japan

Explore Akita with Akita dogs
October 11, 2023
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A first timer’s 3-day tour of Iwate

Scenic spots, hot springs and local traditions two hours from Tokyo
July 14, 2023
Travel News

Twelve years after the tsunami

Open-ended series to document the recovery of the tsunami-hit coast
June 25, 2023
Travel News

Eleven years after the tsunami

Open-ended series to document the recovery of the tsunami-hit coast
December 18, 2022
Travel News

7 JR passes that can be used by foreign residents of Japan

Some for a limited time only
April 18, 2022
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Virtual tours to Japan

First-person dive into four great sightseeing spots in the Tohoku Region
October 8, 2021
Travel News

Ten years after the tsunami

Visiting memorial parks along the Sanriku Coast
July 16, 2021
Travel Guide

Best of Fukushima

3-day road trip through Fukushima Prefecture
May 31, 2021
Travel News

Introducing Japan’s newest World Cultural Heritage Site

Jomon prehistoric archaeological sites in northern Japan
May 27, 2021
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3 days of autumn colors, apples and hot springs in Aomori

A suggested itinerary using trains and buses
February 12, 2021
Travel News

Amazing new rail pass for eastern Japan

The JR East Welcome Rail Pass is available through February 2021
November 24, 2020
Autumn Colors

2020/10/29 - Naruko Autumn Color Report

October 29, 2020
Autumn Colors

2020/10/21 - Akita Komagatake Autumn Color Report

October 21, 2020
Autumn Colors

2020/10/20 - Geibikei Autumn Color Report

October 20, 2020
Travel News

Nine years after the tsunami

A trip along the recovering Sanriku Coast
August 24, 2020
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The gods of Oga Peninsula

June 14, 2020
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Picturesque and romantic Tadami Line

May 19, 2020
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Shirakami Sanchi: The best of northern Akita

3 days in the Akita Shirakami area enjoying the outdoors and local cuisine
January 30, 2020
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From the mountains to the sea: a three day adventure in northern Japan

Exploring Fukushima and Miyagi prefectures
December 5, 2019
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Seafood adventure in Miyagi Prefecture

Exploring Miyagi Prefecturefs seafood culture
November 29, 2019
Travel News

Eight and a half years after the tsunami

A trip along the Sanriku Coast during the Rugby World Cup
November 25, 2019
Featured Story

Autumn Wonderland: Exploring Towada-Hachimantai National Park

3 days chasing northern Japanfs most breathtaking autumn colors
November 21, 2019
Autumn Colors

2019/11/7 - Naruko Autumn Color Report

November 7, 2019
Autumn Colors

2019/10/25 - Towada Autumn Color Report

October 25, 2019
Autumn Colors

2019/10/18 - Hachimantai Autumn Color Report

October 18, 2019
Autumn Colors

2019/10/17 - Hakkoda Autumn Color Report

October 17, 2019
Travel News

Tsunami memorial museum opens

An excellent museum about the 2011 tsunami opened in Rikuzentakata City
September 30, 2019
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Eight years after the tsunami

3-day trip by public transportation along the Sanriku Coast
June 29, 2019
Solo Female Travel

Travel in Tendo, Yamagata

Exploring the home of Shogi tiles and wooden furniture, Yamadera and Nikka whiskey
May 25, 2019
Cherry Blossoms

2019/4/29 - Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Report

April 29, 2019
Cherry Blossoms

2019/4/26 - Kakunodate Cherry Blossom Report

April 26, 2019
Cherry Blossoms

2019/4/25 - Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Report

April 25, 2019
Cherry Blossoms

2019/4/23 - Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Report

April 23, 2019
Cherry Blossoms

2019/4/22 - Kitakami Cherry Blossom Report

April 22, 2019
Cherry Blossoms

2019/4/18 - Aizu Cherry Blossom Report

April 18, 2019
Cherry Blossoms

2019/4/12 - Sendai Cherry Blossom Report

April 12, 2019
Cherry Blossoms

2019/4/10 - Fukushima Cherry Blossom Report

April 10, 2019
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Narita Air and Bus

Taking the overnight bus to Matsushima and Sendai
March 4, 2019
Travel News

Seven and a half years after the tsunami

15th part of our open-ended series about the recovery of the tsunami-hit coast.
January 3, 2019
Autumn Colors

2018/11/6 - Yamadera Autumn Color Report

November 6, 2018
Autumn Colors

2018/11/5 - Naruko Gorge Autumn Color Report

November 5, 2018
Autumn Colors

2018/10/25 - Osorezan Autumn Color Report

October 25, 2018
Autumn Colors

2018/10/18 - Towada Autumn Color Report

October 18, 2018
Autumn Colors

2018/10/17 - Bandai Autumn Color Report

October 17, 2018
Autumn Colors

2018/10/16 - Hachimantai Autumn Color Report

October 16, 2018
Autumn Colors

2018/10/15 - Hakkoda Autumn Color Report

October 15, 2018
Solo Female Travel

Traveling in Oku Aizu, Fukushima

A guide for solo female travelers
September 20, 2018
Travel News

Seven Years After The Tsunami

14th part of our open-ended series about the recovery of the tsunami-hit coast.
July 27, 2018
Cherry Blossoms

2018/4/26 - Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Report

April 26, 2018
Cherry Blossoms

2018/4/25 - Kakunodate Cherry Blossom Report

April 25, 2018
Cherry Blossoms

2018/4/20 - Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Report

April 20, 2018
Cherry Blossoms

2018/4/19 - Kitakami Cherry Blossom Report

April 19, 2018
Cherry Blossoms

2018/4/18 - Hiraizumi Cherry Blossom Report

April 18, 2018
Cherry Blossoms

2018/4/11 - Shiroishi Cherry Blossom Report

April 11, 2018
Cherry Blossoms

2018/4/10 - Sendai Cherry Blossom Report

April 10, 2018
Cherry Blossoms

2018/4/10 - Aizu Cherry Blossom Report

April 10, 2018
Cherry Blossoms

2018/4/9 - Takizakura Cherry Blossom Report

April 9, 2018
Cherry Blossoms

2018/4/5 - Fukushima Cherry Blossom Report

April 5, 2018
Autumn Colors

2017/10/31 - Naruko Autumn Color Report

October 31, 2017
Travel News

Six And A Half Years After The Tsunami

13th part of our open-ended series about the recovery of the tsunami-hit coast.
January 27, 2018
Travel Report

On the road in Tohoku: Driving through Miyagi and Yamagata

One car, one journey, and a plethora of inspiring sites
September 1, 2017
Cherry Blossoms

2017/4/28 - Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Report

April 28, 2017
Cherry Blossoms

2017/4/27 - Morioka Cherry Blossom Report

April 27, 2017
Cherry Blossoms

2017/4/26 - Kakunodate Cherry Blossom Report

April 26, 2017
Cherry Blossoms

2017/4/25 - Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Report

April 25, 2017
Cherry Blossoms

2017/4/24 - Aizu Cherry Blossom Report

April 24, 2017
Travel News

Six Years After The Tsunami

Open-ended series about the recovery of the tsunami-hit coast.
September 13, 2017
Cherry Blossoms

2017/4/24 - Kitakami Cherry Blossom Report

April 24, 2017
Cherry Blossoms

2017/4/19 - Fukushima Cherry Blossom Report

April 19, 2017
Cherry Blossoms

2017/4/17 - Sendai Cherry Blossom Report

April 17, 2017
Cherry Blossoms

2017/4/14 - Tomioka Cherry Blossom Report

April 14, 2017
Travel News

Five And A Half Years After The Tsunami

Open-ended series about the recovery of the tsunami-hit coast.
January 8, 2017
Travel Report

Following the Tadami Line in Oku Aizu

Working our way into western Fukushima.
December 23, 2016
Travel Report

Three Sacred Mountains of Dewa Sanzan

In pursuit of higher spirituality on the pilgrimage route.
March 1, 2017
Travel News

Five Years After The Tsunami

Open-ended series about the recovery of the tsunami-hit coast.
August 14, 2016
Travel Report

The hunt for Namahage on the Oga Peninsula

A visit to the rural peninsula in Akita Prefecture.
April 1, 2016
Travel News

Four And A Half Years After The Tsunami

Open-ended series about the recovery of the tsunami-hit coast.
January 3, 2016

Four Years After The Tsunami

Open-ended series about the recovery of the tsunami-hit coast.
June 1, 2015
Autumn Colors

2014/11/6 - Yamadera Autumn Color Report

November 6, 2014
Autumn Colors

2014/10/21 - Bandai Autumn Color Report

October 21, 2014
Autumn Colors

2014/10/20 - Towada Autumn Color Report

October 20, 2014
Autumn Colors

2014/10/15 - Kurikoma Autumn Color Report

October 15, 2014

Three Years After The Tsunami

Part seven in our open-ended series about the recovery of the tsunami-hit coast of the Tohoku Region.
May 25, 2014
Autumn Colors

2013/10/30 - Towada Autumn Color Report

October 30, 2013
Autumn Colors

2013/10/29 - Yamadera Autumn Color Report

October 29, 2013
Autumn Colors

2013/10/28 - Urabandai Autumn Color Report

October 28, 2013

Two And A Half Years After The Tsunami

Part six in our open-ended series about the recovery of the tsunami-hit coast of the Tohoku Region.
November 22, 2013
Autumn Colors

2013/10/12 - Hakkodasan Autumn Color Report

October 12, 2013

Tohoku Rokkonsai 2013

Report from the festival that combines the Tohoku Region’s six major summer festivals into a single, spectacular super-festival.
June 5, 2013
Cherry Blossoms

2013/5/2 - Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Report

May 2, 2013
Cherry Blossoms

2013/5/1 - Kakunodate Cherry Blossom Report

May 1, 2013
Cherry Blossoms

2013/4/30 - Kitakami Cherry Blossom Report

April 30, 2013
Cherry Blossoms

2013/4/18 - Sendai Cherry Blossom Report

April 18, 2013

Two Years After The Tsunami

Part five in our open-ended series about the recovery of the tsunami-hit coast of the Tohoku Region.
April 28, 2013
Cherry Blossoms

2013/4/15 - Fukushima Cherry Blossom Report

April 15, 2013

Zao Snow Monsters

Photo report from the ski resort of Zao Onsen, where trees turn into monsters.
February 16, 2013

Yokote Kamakura Festival

Report from the snow house festival in Akita Prefecture.
February 15, 2013
Autumn Colors

2012/11/7 - Yamadera Autumn Color Report

November 7, 2012
Autumn Colors

2012/11/6 - Naruko Autumn Color Report

November 6, 2012
Autumn Colors

2012/11/5 - Hiraizumi Autumn Color Report

November 5, 2012
Autumn Colors

2012/10/31 - Towada Autumn Color Report

October 31, 2012
Autumn Colors

2012/10/30 - Bandai Autumn Color Report

October 30, 2012

One And A Half Years After The Tsunami

Tourists are increasingly returning to the tsunami hit Sanriku Coast
October 20, 2012
Autumn Colors

2012/10/11 - Hachimantai Autumn Color Report

October 11, 2012
Autumn Colors

2012/10/10 - Bandai Autumn Color Report

October 10, 2012
Cherry Blossoms

2012/5/7 - Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Report

May 7, 2012
Cherry Blossoms

2012/4/30 - Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Report

April 30, 2012
Cherry Blossoms

2012/4/29 - Kakunodate Cherry Blossom Report

April 29, 2012
Cherry Blossoms

2012/4/28 - Aizu Cherry Blossom Report

April 28, 2012
Cherry Blossoms

2012/4/28 - Kitakami Cherry Blossom Report

April 28, 2012
Cherry Blossoms

2012/4/28 - Hiraizumi Cherry Blossom Report

April 28, 2012
Cherry Blossoms

2012/4/28 - Takizakura Cherry Blossom Report

April 28, 2012
Travel Report

One year after the tsunami

April 27, 2012
Cherry Blossoms

2012/4/25 - Sendai Cherry Blossom Report

April 25, 2012
Cherry Blossoms

2012/4/24 - Fukushima Cherry Blossom Report

April 24, 2012
Autumn Colors

2011/10/27 - Towadako Autumn Color Report

October 27, 2011
Autumn Colors

2011/10/21 - Fukushima Autumn Color Report

October 21, 2011
Autumn Colors

2011/10/20 - Zao Autumn Color Report

October 20, 2011
Autumn Colors

2011/10/19 - Naruko Autumn Color Report

October 19, 2011
Travel Report

Half a year after the tsunami

October 18, 2011
Cherry Blossoms

2011/5/2 - Kakunodate Cherry Blossom Report

May 2, 2011
Cherry Blossoms

2011/5/1 - Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Report

May 1, 2011
Travel Report

One month after the tsunami

April 30, 2011
Cherry Blossoms

2011/4/29 - Kitakami Cherry Blossom Report

April 29, 2011
Travel Report

After the Earthquake: A trip to Hiraizumi

April 29, 2011
Cherry Blossoms

2011/4/22 - Aizu Cherry Blossom Report

April 22, 2011
Cherry Blossoms

2011/4/21 - Sendai Cherry Blossom Report

April 21, 2011
Travel Report

After the Earthquake: A trip to Matsushima

April 21, 2011
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Nagoya: the Shogun's City

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Sightseeing spots and hotels around Tokyo Station

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Stepping back in time in Kawagoe

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