naoyasaijo– Author –
-
Essential Japanese Phrases for Traveling in Tohoku: A Practical Guide for Foreign Visitors
You don’t need to speak Japanese to have a fantastic trip to Tohoku. Millions of visitors navigate Japan every year without a word of the language. But here’s the thing: even a handful of basic Japanese phrases — attempted wi... -
Kitakami Tenshochi Cherry Blossoms, Iwate: Japan’s Most Spectacular River of 10,000 Sakura
Imagine walking beneath a canopy of 10,000 cherry trees in full bloom, their pale pink petals drifting down like snow onto the glistening waters of the Kitakami River below. Tenshochi Park in Kitakami, Iwate Prefecture, is one of Japan&#... -
Tohoku Onsen Guide: The Best Hot Springs in Northeast Japan for Foreign Visitors
Japan has over 27,000 hot spring sources — more than almost any other country on Earth — and Tohoku, the northeastern region, is where some of the country’s finest onsen are hiding. Away from the crowds of Hakone and Beppu, Tohoku&... -
Lake Tazawa Akita: Complete Travel Guide to Japan’s Deepest & Most Magical Lake
Lake Tazawa Akita Japan travel guide: discover Japan's deepest lake (423m), the iconic Tatsuko statue, cycling routes, skiing, and tips for every season. -
Vegetarian & Vegan Guide to Eating in Tohoku: Tips, Restaurants & Essential Phrases
Here’s a secret that most travel blogs won’t tell you: eating as a vegetarian or vegan in Tohoku can actually be one of the most rewarding culinary experiences in Japan — if you know where to look. Yes, hidden fish stock lurk... -
Traditional Performing Arts of Tohoku: Kagura, Shishi-odori, Namahage & More
Long before written history, Tohoku’s communities expressed their deepest hopes — for good harvests, protection from evil, gratitude to the mountain gods, and connection with the spirits of ancestors — through music, dance, and dra... -
Abandoned Japan in Tohoku: A Complete Guide to Haikyo (廃墟) Exploration
Tohoku harbors a Japan that most tourists never see: a landscape of weathered concrete apartment blocks slowly surrendering to moss, mountain resorts where the corridors last echoed with footsteps decades ago, and rural homesteads where ... -
Tohoku 7-Day Itinerary: The Perfect First-Timer’s Route Through Northeast Japan
Most travelers fly into Tokyo, spend a week in Kyoto, maybe squeeze in a day trip to Nara — and then go home thinking they’ve “done Japan.” But those who make it northeast, into Tohoku’s rugged mountains, ancient ... -
Akita City Guide: Samurai Castles, World-Class Sake & Local Flavors in Tohoku’s Wildest Prefecture
https://www.tohoku-hidden-gems.com/?p=1299 Got questions about planning your Tohoku trip, or spotted something we missed? We’d love to hear from you — drop us a message here. Related Articles You Might Enjoy Akita Nairiku Jukan Rai... -
Hachinohe, Aomori: Complete Guide to Japan’s Most Underrated Northern City
https://www.tohoku-hidden-gems.com/?p=1133 Got questions about planning your Tohoku trip, or spotted something we missed? We’d love to hear from you — drop us a message here. Related Articles You Might Enjoy Tanesashi Coast & Kabus...
