Explore Iconic Sakura Spots in Tohoku by Shinkansen

Tohoku, a six-prefecture region, offers iconic sights, festivals, and pristine nature. Discover magnificent, less-known sakura spots here, all easily accessible from Tokyo by Shinkansen.

Morioka Station Food Guide!

Enjoy exclusive station-only menus, local specialties, and dishes made with fresh Iwate ingredients, featuring both Japanese and Western cuisine!

7 Must-Try Foods in Fukushima, Japan

Fukushima station is just an hour and a half from Tokyo by bullet train. Its mountains, sea, and valleys have nurtured a rich food culture, offering unique noodles, sweets, and sake found only here.

Tohoku’s Verdant Culinary Train Journey

Escape the urban frenzy and bustling streets, and step into the tranquil landscapes of Tohoku. With the JR EAST PASS, enjoy premium rail travel and discover the flavors of Japan’s northern region.

八戶：一座壯麗自然景觀與風土人文交織共融的城市

八戶擁有壯麗的種差海岸與豐富人情味，早市、橫丁美食與悠緩步調展現城市魅力。作為陸奧潮風步道起點，可輕鬆享受自然與海景健行。交通便利，持 JR EAST PASS 可搭新幹線直達，也能經三澤或青森機場前往，適合深度體驗青森海岸日常。

Hachinohe: Where Nature and Culture Unite

Easily reached by train or air, Hachinohe blends coastal calm with lively markets offering fresh seafood, a down-to-earth community, and scenic walks like the Tanesashi Coast trail.

Welcome!! Yamagata Station Festival ‘26

From February 13 to 15, a three-day event will be held at Yamagata Station. Visitors can enjoy hands-on cultural experiences, shop for local specialties, watch live performances.

Must-see Snowscape! Snow Lantern Festival！

This enchanting festival offers a soul-warming escape into a world of flickering lights and serene snowscapes. Enjoy delicious local street food, and experience the very best of Yonezawa’s winter charm.

Southern Tochigi Travel Guide: Top Attractions Just 40 Minutes from Tokyo

Experience Tochigi’s flavors! Enjoy strawberry picking, premium sake, and cultural spots in Southern Tochigi—about 40 minutes from Tokyo!

Powder Perfect: Why Your Next Ski Trip Should Be in Tohoku

Japan's Tohoku region has high-quality ski resorts that are off the beaten track but easily accessible from Tokyo, especially on the JR EAST railway network.