tohoku

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.

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...

On March 11, 2011, the most powerful earthquake in Japan's history triggered a massive tsunami that devastated the Tohoku region....

They say good farmers make good cooks, and one step onto the narrow side street that is the Sendai Asaichi Market makes it clear ...

“If you build it they will come…” This famous quote from the movie “Field of Dreams” could just as easily be attributed to the lo...

In June of 2010, I cycled along Tohoku’s Kitakami River to Ishinomaki, Miyagi, as preparation for a cycling tour. When heard and ...

Akita, Iwate and Miyagi This route cuts across the Tohoku region from its west to its east coast. In Akita Prefecture, it ...

Mountains, sea, capes, wilderness, forests and hot springs – this cycling trip is dotted with natural attractions. Moreover, ...

Most travelers visit Japan in spring and fall for the mild temperatures and vibrant colors, so the white season is often overlook...

I hear the door to the Visitor’s Center slide open as I scramble to get my things in order. Still in my sleeping bag with all...