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Where to Eat in Nanukamachi: Best Cafes & Restaurants Guide

July 7, 2026 / Fukushima Prefecture, Recommended café, Tōhoku Region, Vegan and Vegetarian-Friendly Spots

Step back in time on Nanukamachi-dori Street, one of the most historic and charming districts in Aizu-Wakamatsu. While this lively area is famous for its preserved 19th-century architecture and traditional samurai culture, it is also a fantastic destination for food lovers. Whether you are searching for authentic regional snacks, specialty coffee shops, or vegetarian and […]

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The Top 10 Places to Visit or Stay in Sakunami Onsen

February 6, 2025 / Miyagi Prefecture, Onsen/Hot Spring, Tōhoku Region

Besides the famous Akiu Onsen, if you are looking to enjoy a hot spring session in Sendai, Sakunami Onsen (作並温泉) is another great option to consider. Although the hot spring town has less exciting things to see and do, the weakly alkaline onsen is gentle on the skin and is nicknamed the Beauty-Making Onsen (美女づくりの湯)!

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Nikka Whisky Sendai Factory: Sendai’s Hidden Gem for Alcohol

February 6, 2025 / Japanese Sake/Alcohol, Miyagi Prefecture, Tōhoku Region

If you love whisky and would like to tour around a Japanese whisky factory, jump onto a train and head to Sendai city‘s outskirts and visit Nikka Whisky Sendai Factory (ニッカウヰスキー 宮城峡蒸溜所). The distillery holds factory tours throughout the day to show visitors how their delicious whisky is made. And the best thing is that

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Sendai Castle – The Throne of Powerful Ruler, Date Masamune

January 31, 2025 / Miyagi Prefecture, National Historic Site, Tōhoku Region, Top 100 Japanese Castles

If you are a Japanese history buff, the first attraction you will want to visit once you arrive at Sendai must be the Sendai Castle (仙台城). The castle, situated atop Mt. Aoba or Aobayama in Japanese, was built by Date Masamune (伊達政宗), one of the most famous feudal lords in the late 15th to early

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The Top 12 Destinations in Aomori Prefecture

January 26, 2025 / Aomori Prefecture, Hidden Gems, Tōhoku Region

Aomori, Japan’s main island’s northmost prefecture, is filled with stunning landscapes and volcanic mountain ranges. In addition to its many off-the-beaten-path scenic destinations, it is also culturally rich and features two of the country’s best art museums. Read on and discover the top 12 places to visit when you visit Aomori!

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Akiu Jinja – The Ultimate Shrine to Pray for Victory

December 29, 2024 / Miyagi Prefecture, Temples & Shrines, Tōhoku Region

If you have a competition or something similar coming up, make sure you visit Akiu Shrine (秋保神社) in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, during your next Japan trip. The shrine erected in the early Heian period is famous for those who want to pray for victory. In recent years, starting with the famous Japanese figure skater Hanyu

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Tashirojima – The Utopia for Cats and Cats Lovers in Tōhoku

June 8, 2025 / Miyagi Prefecture, Tōhoku Region

Tashirojima (田代島) is a small island east of Ishinomaki City (石巻市) in Miyagi Prefecture. It is the only “cat island” in the Tohōku region, where the cat population is larger than human residents (61 humans vs. more than 130 felines). So many locals refer to the island as Cat’s Island (Neko no Shima, 猫の島).

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Asamushi Onsen – Aomori City’s Best Onsen Resort

October 12, 2024 / Aomori Prefecture, Beaches/Water Sports, Onsen/Hot Spring, Tōhoku Region

When you arrive at Aomori, if you are looking for a destination where you can enjoy the nice hot springs of Japan and magnificent ocean views at the same time, take a short train ride to Asamushi Onsen (浅虫温泉), northeast of Aomori’s city center. Moreover, you can indulge in abundant negative ions in the forest

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Japan’s New World Heritage Sannai Maruyama Historical Site

October 12, 2024 / Aomori Prefecture, Museums/Galleries, National Historic Site, Tōhoku Region, World Heritage

While the world was panicking about the once-in-a-lifetime pandemic, in March 2021, Aomori Prefecture proudly welcomed another world heritage title. The Sannai Maruyama Special Historical Site (三内丸山遺跡) that completely overturned the understanding of the Jōmon civilization was registered as a part of Jōmon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan (北海道・北東北の縄文遺跡群) as a World Heritage.

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Mont Ceri. Morioka: The Vegan and Gluten-Free-Friendly Cafe

September 23, 2024 / Iwate Prefecture, Tōhoku Region, Vegan and Vegetarian-Friendly Spots

Close to Morioka’s famous landmark, Sakurayama Shrine (櫻山神社), Mont Ceri. Morioka is a bakery that aims to cater to all customers. And the good news is that the bakery usually opens for breakfast at 7:30 am on weekdays. If you plan to visit Morioka, there is no need to rely on rice balls sold at

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