Japan’s most unique National Highway is a staircase
Japan’s National Highways are well traveled not just by those getting form point A to point B, but by those looking to take in some…
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The revealed existence of Bamboo Shoot Village shakes the foundation of Japan’s great war over chocolate
If you’re a sweets fan in Japan, you’ve likely had to pick a side between two of Meiji’s flagship bite-sized chocolate cookie snacks–Kinoko no Yama…
Japan’s spectacular nebuta lantern floats make long-awaited return to festival under brilliant fireworks show
It seems like each summer festival in Japan has something unique about its fireworks show that makes it stand out. When it comes to Aomori…
Mysterious road signs seem to direct traffic out of Japan
Road signs are great way to learn how close or far off you are from your destination, but they can sometimes be a reminder that…
Stunning sakura in castle moat photography enchants Twitter with magical illusion
Whether it’s magical snowy hot spring towns, ducks swimming in a sea of hydrangea, or the scariest telephone booth in the country, photographer Ayu (@auki999)…
Blizzard turns ropeway in Japan into icy and ominous video game level
Heavy snowfall this season in Japan’s colder regions has brought out some truly eye-popping sights lately, including road signs “shedding”, second floor snow piles, and…
Apples become mini festival floats in new menu highlighting Aomori’s prefectural specialties
Located at the northernmost tip of Japan’s main Honshu island, Aomori prefecture is known for its juicy apples, colorful Nebuta Festival, and sprawls of natural…
Coca-Cola celebrates 3 festivals from northern Japan in one gorgeous design sold exclusively in Tohoku
A few years ago, Coca-Cola Japan launched their regional bottle designs that celebrate famous landmarks and traditions in major Japanese cities. These elusive aluminium bottles…
8 stunning sakura photos taken in Aomori that make us miss cherry blossom season already
For many of us, depending on the climate of our respective hometowns, sakura season 2021 has already came and went. Although the ephemeral nature of…
Japan Travel: Top Spots to Visit in Aomori Prefecture
Blessed with nature and many other idyllic spots, Aomori is situated in the far north of the island and one of the most peaceful and…
Gourmet Guide: Top 5 places to eat and drink in Hirosaki Aomori
Hirosaki is a beautiful city, full of tradition and very famous having the most superb scenery in spring offered by the thousands of sakura trees…
Traditional Igloo Festival in Northern Japan Resort Looks Like Winter Wonderland
Resorts in northern Japan have found a stylish way to incorporate traditional Japanese kamakura into their winter events. Not to be confused with the Kamakura…
Fallen Cherry Blossoms Create Mysteriously Beautiful Nighttime Flower Raft in Aomori, Japan
You may have thought cherry blossom season was over but while Tokyo is caught in the post-sakura blues, Tohoku region is still in the pink….
One of Japan’s Most Famous Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots is Even More Magical After Dark
Beautiful nighttime photography of cherry blossoms in Hirosaki Park. The end of sakura season in Japan typically means saying goodbye to the slew of seasonal…
All of Japan’s Traditional Festivals and Regional Delicacies Under One Roof: Furusato Matsuri at Tokyo Dome
Not many people have the time or money to travel all around, to sample all the food and see all the festivals Japan has to…