Mett Jess Hallams who like many before her, came to Japan 'for just one year' and never really left. During her JET Programme placement in Fukushima, she fell in love with the local people, and now continues to promote it from Miyagi prefecture where she works in tourism. Jess shared with us her tips on exploring and tasting Tohoku (trust us, there is plenty of delicious food there). Read on to find out more about her adventures and training to become a sake sommelier!

Join us as we sit down with Takako Imai, a local lodge-owner in Fukushima's beautiful Oku-Aizu region, to find out what life is like in this idyllic and enigmatic part of rural Japan and how you too can experience its many charms. 

Fukushima expert Zoe Vincent talks us through the ins and outs of Japan's third largest prefecture and all that it has to offer plucky travellers to the beautiful Tohoku region; for one, there's five things you can only experience in Fukushima - read on to find out what they are!

Tom's next stop on his Tohoku tour is the legendary Mt Bandai! Fukushima's star attraction is surrounded by some seriously stunning scenery: colourful lakes, lush green forests and spectacular waterfalls. 10 sweet sake shots deep at 9:30 am and Tom was no doubt seeing the sights in a whole new light - read on to find out more!

Awaken your inner Samurai as you witness a world-famous samurai show first-hand and visit castles, shrines, and Edo-towns on this unique tour of Aizu and Nikko by SAMURAI TRAIN.