Hokkaido, Tohoku Sightseeing Info
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If you are traveling or on a business trip to Sapporo, which is full of delicious gourmet food and drinks, "would like to go for one more drink! ""I want to talk a little more slowly! "You will want to go to the after-party with your friends, partner, or colleagues. Here are some recommended after-party restaurants for various situations with friends, partners, or colleagues.
2024-11-18
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Rika-chan dolls have been loved by many maidens for many years since their release in 1967. Did you know that there is a spot in Fukushima Prefecture where you can immerse yourself in the world of Rika-chan? This time we would like to introduce the sweetest spot in Fukushima: "Rika-chan Castle "
2024-11-14
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Hokkaido is a hot spring paradise, boasting the largest number of hot spring resorts in Japan by prefecture. The best part of staying at a hot spring hotel in Hokkaido is enjoying delicious and sumptuous meals that make the most of the abundant seafood and mountain products. In this article, we would like to introduce you to some of the most luxurious onsen hotels in Hokkaido, where you can forget about everyday life. Many of these hotels are priced at about the same level as regular hot spring hotels in Honshu, so be sure to check them out!
2024-11-07
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Sapporo is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Hokkaido. While the area is home to many famous tourist spots such as Maruyama Zoo and Shiroi Koibito Park, there are actually many fascinating and unusual spots as well. In this article, we will introduce a model course for touring some of the more unusual spots in Hokkaido. If you are looking for an unusual trip, please take a look.
2024-11-06
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Hokkaido produces a wide variety of alcoholic beverages, including beer, wine, sake, and shochu, because of the abundance of clean water and foodstuffs that are used to make sake. Some of the alcoholic beverages are unique to Hokkaido and are not well known. In this article, we will introduce some of the sake produced in Hokkaido that you should definitely try when you visit the island.
2024-10-17
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Hokkaido is a treasure trove of delicious confections that make use of fresh local ingredients such as milk, azuki beans, and potatoes. However, there are so many varieties "that many people may not know which one to try... " In this article, the author, a native of Sapporo, introduces some of Hokkaido's confections that the locals are proud of! Please use this information to help you choose the right sweets for your souvenir purchases or during your trip.
2024-10-11
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Fukushima Prefecture is the gateway to the Tohoku region from the Tokyo metropolitan area side. Along with the vast area of the prefecture, it is also impressive for the fact that the Pacific Ocean side of the prefecture was severely damaged by the Great East Japan Earthquake. In this article, we have highlighted five attractive Instagram-worthy spots that you may want to visit so that you can include Fukushima Prefecture area tourist attractions in your travel destinations. We hope you will find them useful in your search for your next excursion.
2024-10-10
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Located on the Sea of Japan coast of the Tohoku region, Akita Prefecture may be a place associated with snowy kamakura and kiritanpo (dried dumplings) in the winter, when the area becomes a heavy snowfall zone. However, the prefecture is also home to festivals and other distinctive events, and its rich natural environment offers impressive views and bounty in every season. This article introduces five impressive installation spots in Akita Prefecture. We hope you enjoy it.
2024-10-09
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Located in the southeastern part of the Tohoku region, the Miyagi Prefecture area is easily accessible from the Tokyo metropolitan area, making it an ideal place to plan a short excursion. Miyagi Prefecture, with its distinctive geographical features such as a rias coastline, the Abukuma Highlands, and the Kitakami Highlands, is home to a number of attractive Instagram-worthy spots. This article introduces six spots that are sure to be Instagram-worthy.
2024-09-30
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Otaru is a nostalgic and charming town recommended for solo travelers and visited by many tourists from home and abroad. Lined with stone and brick buildings, Otaru offers an exotic and romantic townscape, glass crafts, and gourmet food unique to a port town. In this article, we will introduce eight of Otaru's most attractive tourist spots. In summer, Otaru is a summer resort, and you can enjoy a different atmosphere from that of winter. If you are wondering about your next travel destination, planning to visit Otaru, or interested in history, please refer to this article!
2024-09-20
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When people think of Sapporo, they tend to think mainly of sightseeing in the central part of the city, such as gourmet food, the Clock Tower, Odori Park, etc. However, there are many attractive spots throughout the city. As a large city, Sapporo has a well-developed transportation network, and many spots are accessible by public transportation. In this article, we will introduce some of the recommended sightseeing spots in Sapporo that can be reached by public transportation!
2024-09-03
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7 Anime Sanctuaries in Fukushima Prefecture! Take the time to enjoy the popular pilgrimage to sacred places, which is also promoted as a tourist industry!
Recently, Fukushima Prefecture has been pushing the idea of pilgrimages to sacred places in anime as a measure to stimulate tourism demand as a prefecture. This is recommended because of its dual face as a city while still retaining a strong natural environment, and also because of its easy accessibility and relatively close proximity to Tokyo, the capital of Japan, which has a slightly rustic feel. We hope you will enjoy your trip to these sacred places of anime in Fukushima Prefecture.2024-08-22 Management office
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Kesennuma City in Miyagi Prefecture is known for its thriving fishing industry. Kesennuma is a popular spot for tourists seeking freshly caught seafood, but did you know that an aquarium run by an ice shop has been the talk of the town for several years now? This time we would like to introduce such a hot and interesting spot "Ice Aquarium ".
2024-08-20
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[Yamagata ] A place that Matsuo Basho loved! Five attractive installation spots in the Yamagata Prefecture area
Yamagata Prefecture is located on the Sea of Japan side of the Tohoku region. The entire prefecture is mountainous, and even today it can be said to be a region rich in nature, with many of Japan's original landscapes remaining. "It is said that Matsuo Basho, the famous haiku poet known for his work Oku no Hosomichi (The Narrow Road to the Interior) "spent much of his time in Yamagata Prefecture, and the fact that the prefecture produces 70% of the nation's cherries may also be a characteristic of Yamagata Prefecture. Did you know that there are many Instagram-worthy spots in Yamagata Prefecture? In this article, we will introduce five popular spots in Yamagata Prefecture that will make you want to press the shutter button again and again.2024-08-02
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When planning a trip to Hokkaido, "Hokkaido is so large that you are not sure how far you can go, and you may think, "Let's just go to Sapporo for now! "Many people may think that Sapporo is the best place to visit. However, it would be a waste to end your Hokkaido trip with only sightseeing in Sapporo! As a native of Sapporo, I have enjoyed many day-trips from Sapporo and recommend the following "day-trip driving spots from Sapporo ".
2024-07-26
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Kushiro is the center of the eastern area of Hokkaido (Doto). With direct flights from Haneda Airport and Kansai Airport, Kushiro attracts many tourists from Honshu. The charm of Kushiro area is its natural beauty and gourmet food, which are different from those of other Hokkaido areas. In this issue, the author, who has lived in Kushiro for some time, recommends some spots and gourmet foods!
2024-07-09
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The Nebuta Matsuri Festival is a hot and exciting part of summer in Aomori. Did you know that the style of Nebuta festivals actually differs greatly from region to region? In this article, we will introduce the three major Nebuta festivals: "Aomori Nebuta Festival ""Hirosaki Neputa Festival ""Goshogawara Tachineputa "along with the characteristics of each festival and the spots where you can enjoy each Nebuta festival.
2024-06-28
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In Sapporo, Hokkaido, the kingdom of dairy farming, you can enjoy a variety of parfaits, from parfaits that allow you to directly taste the deliciousness of milk to parfaits that are beautiful and artistic in appearance. In this article, the author, a native of Sapporo, recommends parfaits in Sapporo.
2024-06-26
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7 Anime Sanctuaries in Yamagata Prefecture! A surprisingly large number of sacred sites are available!
Yamagata Prefecture lags behind the Tokyo metropolitan area and urban centers in terms of tourism, but in terms of pilgrimages to sacred sites, it is unbeatable. The city's calm and historical atmosphere is unique and attracts many creators. People who are fascinated by the city end up having Yamagata Prefecture appear in their works. Please visit this sacred place for your favorite works.2024-06-18 Management office
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Iwate Prefecture is located in the Tohoku region and is the second largest prefecture in Japan. For those who live far away from the prefecture, it may be a little difficult to choose a destination, but did you know that it is actually a very expressive place blessed with oceans, rivers, and a rich history? In this issue, we will highlight five Instagram-worthy spots in Iwate Prefecture that you may want to visit. We hope you will include them in your next holiday destination list.
2024-05-28
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Aomori Prefecture has many places where you can feel the power of nature, such as the World Heritage "Shirakami Sanchi "and the beautiful waters of "Lake Towada "and "Oirase Keiryu ". There are also many historic temples and shrines where you can also receive blessings from the gods. Let's visit shrines and power spots in Aomori Prefecture to get the power of nature.
2024-05-09
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[Iwate Prefecture ]Recharge your batteries with nature, shrines and temples! 10 recommended power spots
In Iwate Prefecture, there are many places where you can feel the power of nature, such as historic temples related to the Oshu Fujiwara clan, Hachimantai, one of the 100 most famous mountains, and the beautiful Pacific Ocean. Why don't you visit temples and shrines to feel the power of the gods and Buddha, and tour around power spots where you can also feel the power of nature? Here are 10 recommended power spots in Iwate Prefecture.2024-04-24
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There are many beautiful nightscape spots in Hokkaido, including one of the world's top three nightscapes "Mt. Hakodate " This article introduces recommended night view spots in Hokkaido. Check out these night view spots with great atmosphere perfect for a date.
2024-03-26
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Aomori is the northernmost prefecture in Honshu. Many people may think of Hokkaido across the sea when it comes to northern sightseeing destinations, but Aomori Prefecture also has a number of very attractive landscapes that should not be missed. The natural beauty fostered by the harsh environment with widely varying temperatures is particularly noteworthy, and you will not be able to resist pointing your camera at it. In this issue, we would like to introduce six of the most recommended Instagram-worthy spots in Aomori Prefecture.
2024-03-13 Management office
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7 Anime Sanctuaries in Akita Prefecture! Relaxed atmosphere and calm pilgrimage to holy sites in Tohoku!
Akita Prefecture is rich in nature, and the area still retains a very Japanese landscape. Because of its location, the area is often a sacred place for anime, which is often depicted in a way that moderately tickles the heartstrings of the Japanese people. Tohoku, such as Akita Prefecture, is rarely considered that central in tourism, but if you have a favorite work of art, you may find it an interesting region to visit on purpose.2024-02-22 Management office
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There are many historical buildings in Japan with a retro feel from the Meiji and Taisho periods. The buildings from the period when Western culture flourished and modernization progressed have an atmosphere different from that of modern buildings. Why not experience the romance of the Meiji and Taisho eras in these retro-inspired buildings that have been preserved by human hands?
2024-02-06
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Sapporo Clock Tower Sapporo, which shows completely different faces in each of the four seasons, is a very popular spot that consistently ranks high in numerous popular tourist destination rankings. You can enjoy the orderly beauty of the area, which was systematically developed as the capital of the province after the establishment of the Settlement Office at the beginning of the Meiji period (1868-1912). There are many gourmet foods, historic sights, and photogenic spots that are unique to Hokkaido. In this issue, we introduce a model course recommended for [one-day trip alone ]to enjoy Sapporo from other prefectures! Please use this article as a guide to visit Sapporo as a summer getaway tourism destination.
2024-02-05
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Hokkaido, which boasts a vast area, has 12 airports. They range in size from large airports with several flights per day to airports with only one flight per day. This article introduces all airports in Hokkaido. Hokkaido is a very large island, so choose the airport you will use carefully depending on your destination.
2024-01-12
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Hokkaido has a strong image of winter with its pure white snow. This article introduces spots where you can enjoy Hokkaido's unique winter scenery. Go there to enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the scene.
2023-12-15
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Suddenly, do you believe in the existence of UFOs? In Fukushima Prefecture, there is the UFO Fureaikan ( "), which has been exhibiting UFO-related materials for more than 30 years. "Even if you do not believe in the existence of UFOs, this facility is sure to spark your interest in the mysteries of UFOs. This article introduces the UFO Fureaikan and other UFO spots in the area.
2023-12-07