When the snow piles up and towers overhead, it’s time to break out the snowshoes and surfboards in Minamiaizu! Snowbound Adventures and Artisan Experiences in Minamiaizu Aizu’s history, filled with samurai, castles, and political intrigue, is ...
Shimogo’s traditional village of Ouchijuku is famous for thatched roofs and some unique foods, so why not learn to cook like a local? Traditional Villages and Traditional Cooking in Shimogo In Japan, the Aizu area ...
With traditional Japanese culture from railway culinary experiences to custom tea blends and historic garden-side tea ceremonies, if you’ve never thought of visiting Aizu before, think again! New Flavors and Unique Experiences in Aizuwakamatsu The ...
Traveling in northern Japan? Here are just five of the many great ways to spend your time in Minamiaizu!In past articles, the Japankuru team has gone over Minamiaizu’s delicious food and drinks, and some of the best ways ...
Find out why Fukushima is a sake destination, and just what makes these four breweries worth visiting. Japanese sake, called “nihonshu” (日本酒) in Japan, is a part of the culture in Fukushima. Fukushima is not, and ...
Grab your camera and get going, it’s time to take a peek at Minamiaizu’s gorgeous natural scenery throughout the seasons. In Minamiaizu, the scenery changes throughout the year, showing off the best of each season―from ...
Ever wondered about the straw ropes found at Shinto shrines and in Japanese homes? Find out more about shimenawa! Shimenawa (しめ縄) are ropes made of rice straw and hemp, and thanks to their spiritual meaning ...
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