The region is made up of Akita, Iwate, Yamagata, Miyagi, Fukushima Iwate and Aomori prefectures.
The city's heyday was in the 17th century, which is when Akita was the capital of the region under the…
Akita is not on the top of the list for destinations within Japan for the average foreign tourist, which is…
Yamadera is a temple in a mountainous region of Yamagata. It was founded over a thousand years ago, and now…
Yamagata City is a centrally located town within a short distance of famous sightseeing areas like Mt. Zao with its…
Matsushima near Sendai on the northern Pacific coast, is considered one of the three most scenic spots in Japan while…
While Sendai might not feature on most international tourists' itinerary, if you have enough time in Japan or are not…
Hiraizumi flourished for nearly one hundred years, during a peaceful era of prosperity. Today, you can still see remnants of…
Aizu-Wakamatsu in Fukushima is especially known for its delicious sake and long history of samurai culture.
Aizuwakamatsu Castle, also known as Tsuruga Castle, is a traditional fortress located in Fukushima Prefecture. It now houses a museum…
If you are interested in Japan's history and want to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Edo Period, you…