Activities Taranokidai Ski Resort in Tsuruoka Rashaad Jorden Taranokidai is a popular ski resort in Yamagata Prefecture.
Culture The History of Hirosaki Castle Andrew Checkley As a castle town, Hirosaki was built around this defensive structure and status symbol - today a tower sat in an extensive compound..
Accommodation Fujiya Ginzan Ryokan Clifford Bernstein The Fujiya Ginzan is a modern architectural accomplishment in a centuries old ryokan, breathing new life into a traditionally luxurious..
Culture Fireworks Festival in Tsuruoka Rashaad Jorden The Akagawa fireworks festival in Tsuruoka is a big celebration that attracts thousands of onlookers.
Transportation Sendai Airport and Aviation Museum Bonson Lam Try your hand at the aircraft simulator at the museum or the many Sendai delicacies at this compact airport
Food Kawabata Street Hitoshi Kawai Discover why the ancient folk trekked all the way to the end of the earth for legendary food
Activities Aizu-Wakamatsu Featured Aizu-Wakamatsu is in the mountain region in the west of Fukushima prefecture, and everyone raves about it
Accommodation Akita Youthpal Hostel Bonson Lam The Akita Youthpal Youth Hostel is more like a resort than a youth hostel. This is a slick modern building set in park like settings,..