Category: Northeast
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Aomori Winter Accommodation: Choose a hotel by "style of stay"! 7 Must-Stay Hotels in Aomori (with official links)
As summer comes to an end, Aomori is quietly embarking on the prelude to winter. The first snowfalls are common in Hakkoda and Iwaki-yama from late October, and from December to March, Aomori is covered in a blanket of silver. [...]
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Hanamaki Onsen Village x Kenji Miyazawa's Fairytale Journey: A Complete Guide to Iwate's Famous "Wako Soba" and the Beauty of the Four Seasons
Hanamaki City, located in the center of Iwate Prefecture, is not only home to the Hanamaki Onsen Village (花卷温泉郷), a town of diverse hot springs along the valleys, but is also the home of the poet and children's book writer, Miyazawa Kenji (宮澤賢治), who is known for his [...]
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Stargazing with Pokémon! National Tour of "Pokémon Observatory": Departing from Sagamihara in November 2025
The universe is truly incredible! Organized by the National Astronomical Observatory, Japan's astronomical research hub (National Astronomical Observatory of Japan/NAOJ), and in collaboration with Pokémon (P [...]), the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) has developed a new series, "Pokémon".
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Yamagata is in the prime of foliage! A complete guide to the "Ichimen Takamiya," a selection of 11 scenic hot springs, the Zao Cable Car, and the Kamikawa Boat Ride.
Autumn in Yamagata is one of the most fascinating seasons in Tohoku, when the mountains are filled with red and gold maples. Do you want to enjoy "Maple Viewing + Hot Springs + Local Food" in one package? Yamagata has a 300-year [...]