WHERE TO GO WHEN IN TOHOKU JAPAN? - When it comes to traveling in Japan, most people visit big cities such as Tokyo, Osaka, or the famous ancient capital of Kyoto, but it would be a shame not to journey to the northern part of Japan. In Tohoku, you will find one of the world's greatest snow countries, rich in nature, history, and culture. Nowadays, many foreign tourists have become aware of its charms and make time for a visit. The Tohoku region is located in the northeastern part of Honshu, the main island of Japan, and is renowned for …
JAPAN'S JOMON ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES IN TOHOKU SET TO JOIN THE UNESCO LIST OF WORLD HERITAGE SITES - A group of “Jomon” archaeological sites in northern Japan including Tohoku is expected to join the UNESCO list of world heritage sites later this month when the World Heritage Committee meets to review the list. The Sannai Maruyama Site in Aomori Prefecture and the other sites under review are an evidence of the Jomon culture that flourished and matured in the Japanese archipelago for nearly 10,000 years during the Neolithic age. The Jomon c…
LUXURY ONSEN TRIP IN TOHOKU JAPAN - For those planning a wellness-themed holiday in a nature-rich destination with lots of open space after the pandemic, Akita Prefecture in northern Japan is a world-class option well worth consideration. Akita is among the country's least-populated and least-traveled prefectures and home to renowned therapeutic hot springs resorts nestled deep in the scenic mountains of Towada-Hachimantai National Park . These hot springs (called “onsen” in Japanese) resorts, namely Nyuto Onsenkyo, Tamagawa Onsen and G…
5 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD VISIT TOHOKU SOON OR AFTER PANDEMIC - Tohoku, Japan - Tohoku, the favorite of the international media as an up-and-coming world-class destination for adventure and nature, will shine brighter in 2021 or once the time is right to travel again. This under-visited, wild and expansive region will undoubtedly take center stage again as people look for off-the-beaten path travel destinations to celebrate the long-awaited resumption of international holidays. Here are five reasons why Tohoku should be at the top of a trave…
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