Tohoku

In 2011 the largest earthquake in Japan’s recorded history—known as the Great East Japan Earthquake—destroyed much of the coastal...

One of Tohoku’s six prefectures is Yamagata, located just north of Niigata Prefecture along the coast. It's a hidden gem for travelers in search of authentic cultural experiences and outdoor activities.

Just a few hours north of Tokyo by Shinkansen (bullet train) await remote mountains and the countryside of Tohoku’s Akita and Iwate prefectures.

My journey was not an easy one. Temperatures were unusually high (exceeding 36°C at times), I was constantly on the lookout for bears and was delayed by severe weather.

When Gareth Burns, a 32-year-old from Philadelphia, decided to start a brewery up in Tohoku, the most northern region of Honshu, ...

Explore the outdoors and culture at the foot of Mt. Fuji!

Every winter a growing number of powder seekers arrive on Japan’s shores and then head to the mountain in search of the famous bo...

Japan in autumn is a sight to behold, and there are many cycling routes that allow you to take in the beautiful autumn foliag...