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Go Tohoku - Roadtrip through Northern Japan

Four Americans on a Road Trip through Northern Japan

Samurai warriors, mountain climbing, hot springs, noodle eating contests—we’re four Americans road tripping through Tohoku, Japan. Watch as we discover this emerging travel destination full of off-the-beaten path treasures. Follow along on our trip using the #gotohoku and plan your own Tohoku road trip with our curated experiences.

Episode 1 : Off-the-Beaten-Path Japan

Road trip through Northern Japan and discover what makes Tohoku so magical.
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Episode 2 : Must Try Japanese Food

Is Tohoku, Northern Japan, one of the greatest food regions in Japan? See what the area has to offer when the #GoTohoku road trip continues.
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Episode 3 : Learn to Meditate Like a Monk

Take a boat road through stunning the Geibikei Gorge, practice calligraphy skills and relax like a monk in the third episode of #GoTohoku road trip.
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Episode 4 : Go Tohoku

The road to Tohoku ends in Episode 4. Discover why you need to plan your own trip to this hidden gem.
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Meet The Cast

Amanda Kusekn Amanda Kusek has a way with the words. When the writer, blogger and poet (her poems will make you swoon) isn’t maintaining her website CheapCourage she's working out, or walking her jack russell terrier all around Queens, New York. Follow her adventures on her Instagram. More Info

Herb Galang Surf, cook, travel. Repeat. That’s exactly the life Herb Galang lives, that is when he's not studying at medical school. Based in New York City, Herb strives to find the most appetizing dishes in the city that never sleeps. Keep up with his journey on his Instagram. More Info

Lucia Lee Born in Hong Kong, raised in Hawaii, schooled in California and now a Boston resident, Lucia Lee has been a traveler her whole life. Before joining the Go:Tohoku cast, Lucia’s most recent trip was to Svalbard, an archipelago midway between Norway and the North Pole. When she’s not traveling, you’ll often find her cooking simple dishes and eating two of her favorite foods, ramen and seafood. Follow her food adventures on her Instagram @foodminimalist and her travel ones on @loocheeya. More Info

Tommy Lundberg Midwest born and raised, Tommy Lundberg is an explorer of all things visually engaging. He moved to sunny LA to kick off his career as a graphic designer and photographer. Now he books jobs traveling domestically and internationally. Follow his adventures on his Instagram. More Info

Tohoku Travel Itineraries

Nestled in Northern Japan, Tohoku is a magical destination. Whether you want to embark on your own road trip, hit all the foodie spots, soak in hot springs or seak some outdoor adventures this collection of curated Tohoku experiences will help you make the most of your trip to Tohoku.