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Tohoku ColorsExperience the seasonal and cultural beauty of northeastern Japan.

Finding TOHOKU

Enchanting Winter Dreamer

Enchanting Winter Dreamer Seek out Tohoku’s most authentic experiences and walk in the shoes of a local in Iwate and Aomori. Read more >

Winter Time Journeyer

Winter Time Journeyer SnowsBest uncovers an array of winter delights hidden in the rich lands of Fukushima and Yamagata. Read more >

Scenery Savorer

Scenery Savorer An AFAR writer discovers Tohoku’s coastlines, mountains, colorful nature—and farm-to-table dishes. Read more >

Folklore Seeker

Folklore Seeker Explore the traditions of three areas in the Tohoku region, including the namahage of Akita Prefecture, the colorful neputa floats of Hirosaki in Aomori Prefecture, and the mysterious folklore of Iwate Prefecture. Read more >

Samurai Encounters

Samurai Encounters Discover the samurai spirit that lives in the hearts of the Japanese people and experience its magnificence, warmth, kindness and strength. Read more >

Cultural Voyager

Cultural Voyager Discover the culture that both shapes and is shaped by the landscape as Tim captures the beauty of the region on film, and come away with a deeper understanding and appreciation of what makes Tohoku so special. Read more >

Farmland Adventurer

Farmland Adventurer Immerse yourself in the cuisine, lifestyle, and agriculture of the Tohoku region Read more >

Where is TOHOKU?

The Tohoku region is made up of the six prefectures located between Tokyo and Hokkaido.
There is great beauty in the unknown wilderness, mountainous expanses, and humanity of these six prefectures.
This website introduces examples of travels in the Tohoku region, where history, culture, and tradition are seamlessly fused together in the fabric of everyday life.

Getting to TOHOKU

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