In Fukushima, the fishing industry challenges everyone involved to stick to safety standards even higher than Japan requires. Find out why Joban-mono isn’t just tasty, it’s also well-tested for safety. Getting the Fishing Industry Back ...
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 ...
Soma is a small town of abundant seafood, and iconic (historic) horses, still thriving on the shore of Fukushima’s only lagoon, Matsukawaura. Soma – A City of Fish and Horses To anyone familiar with the ...
Enjoy the cool weather, beautiful leaves, steaming hot springs, and the natural beauty of northern Japan, all at once! Autumn in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture Here in the northern Japanese region of Tohoku, with summer now a distant ...
A must-see spot for aquarium lovers traveling in Japan, Kamo Aquarium is known for some beautiful jellyfish displays. Kamo Aquarium, located on the eastern side of Japan’s northern Tohoku region, is next to the Sea of ...
Onsen, sento, rotenburo, do you know what these words mean? Read on to find out everything you need to enjoy Japan’s unique hot spring culture. ※Regarding Our Travel Information During the Coronavirus Outbreak. Due to ...
Fishing and marine life are a deeply ingrained part of the culture in Fukushima’s city of Iwaki, still bringing life and color to the seaside city. The Fish of Iwaki The City of Iwaki has an ...
Minamiaizu has sake, soba, seasonal food, and more. It’s a small town with lots of local Japanese atmosphere! The Town of Minamiaizu 【南会津町】 The small town of Minamiaizu is located in the mountainous south-western portion ...
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