SUMMER IN TOHOKU

Family and nature both feature prominently in this stirring glimpse of a day spent far away from the bright lights of Tokyo.

Looking for a unique souvenir from Japan that isn’t food? Tsugaru-nuri, a type of lacquerware local to Aomori Prefecture, may be the elegant souvenir you’ve been waiting for.

Despite suffering massive damage in the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, the Sanriku Railway Company swiftly restored its services and has become a pillar of support for the region.

Get a hands-on experience with nine different tradition crafts from Miyagi Prefecture.

Tohoku has a giant selection of sweet traditional treats to choose from. We've selected 13 of the best!

The UNESCO-registered temples and gardens of Hiraizumi represented an attempt to create an ideal world on Earth.

Kushihiki Hachiman-gu is a historical shrine in Hachinohe, Aomori, dating back to 1166. It's considered the most prestigious shrine built by the Nambu Clan, a samurai clan originating in northern Japan.

Being cocooned by sweet floral scents among a palette of bright colors will leave your nose and eyes calling out for more!