Yamabushi (literally one who prostrates himself on the mountain) are mountain monks whose life philosophy…
Tohoku
Akita is a prefecture (and a city) that sits along the east coast of the…
In the middle of the mountains of Akita Prefecture lies one of Japan’s well-kept secrets…
Today, we will get off the beaten track with the visit of the city of…
Aizu Wakamatsu is a former castle town located in the Fukushima Prefecture with a long…
Who doesn’t think of geisha when it comes to Japanese culture? These versatile artists who…
Zao is a beautiful onsen town located in Yamagata prefecture, in the Tohoku region of…