6 Things to See and Do in Iwate Prefecture
A large prefecture on the Pacific Coast in the Tohoku region, Iwate is a former cultural and political centre of northern Japan with many surprises hidden up its sleeve.
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A large prefecture on the Pacific Coast in the Tohoku region, Iwate is a former cultural and political centre of northern Japan with many surprises hidden up its sleeve.
Otaru, a pleasant harbour city near Sapporo famous for its super-fresh sushi, winter snow lantern festival, and well-preserved canal and townscape, is the perfect size to explore in a day.
Japanese bullet trains have come a long way since the opening of the first line in 1964 and this year marks another milestone with the opening of a new line to Nagasaki, and the 30th anniversary of the Nozomi train speeding across the country on the 14th of March! Nozomi runs on the tracks between Tokyo and Hakata stations but let’s take a look at what lesser-known gems you can find along the way.
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.
A futuristic new train designed to blend in seamlessly with its surroundings is set to enter commercial service in Japan next year.
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