This year, cherry blossoms are expected to bloom in early-mid April. Here are some of the best places to view them:

Michinoku Hydrangea Garden is certified by the Japan Hydrangea Association as Japan’s No.1 hydrangea garden.

View heading up to Matsurube Snowland Ichinoseki covers a vast region, so the winter climate varies depending on the area you are in. The...

One of Tohoku's draw-cards is its intense autumn foliage. Iwate Prefecture has many incredible spots that exemplify the beauty of this...

栗駒山 Mt. Kurikoma (1626m) also known as Mt. Sukawadake in Iwate, is a volcano that borders Iwate, Akita and Miyagi prefectures. It boasts...

1) Geibikei Gorge: Cruise gently down the river, where a dreamy world awaits. A calm, natural space where trees seasonally change and...

Near the peak of the 895m tall mountain, there’s a 360-degree panoramic view extending to the Pacific Ocean.

at the foot of Mt Kurikoma along National Route 342, you can find towering beech trees. Quercus oak, horse chestnut, katsura and Japanese ma

Ichinoseki is blessed with three roadside stations, all with their own quirks! Kawasaki Michinoeki, Genbi Michinoeki and Murone Michinoeki

Nestled away in the mountains of Ichinoseki is Kanayama Tanada. Kanayama Tanada is a terraced rice field with 50 uniquely shaped rice...

館ヶ森アーク牧場 Situated atop the hills of Fujisawa, this magnificent farm has a striking resemblance to the outskirts of Munich, as noted by...

厳美渓 Genbikei, a designated National Scenic Beauty and Natural Monument, is a delightful sight at any time of year. It's no wonder that...

猊鼻渓 Gently cruise along the Satestu River where a dreamy world awaits. A calm, natural space with each season bringing transformation to...

In Ichinoseki, the Mokusakaji sword-smiths made Mokusa Swords which are said to be an indispensable part of the Japanese sword's origins.

The information and photos for this article were provided by Ryohei Endo of Tohoku-charm Refer to his site for the full English articles;...

須川温泉 The hot springs at Sukawa well up tremendous amounts of water – 6000L every minute and the unique water properties can be...

石と賢治のミュージアム On Miyazawa Kenji This museum is dedicated to professional agronomist, teacher, geologist, philosopher, activist, poet, and...

一関市博物館 Get to know the history, local features and the great achievements of highly renowned predecessors of Ichinoseki. The main...

The train connects Ichinoseki, Iwate Prefecture to Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture with some fun stops along the way. This Pikachu themed train

ベイシー Originally written for the Kitakami Times (additional information added) Renowned artists from around the globe including Count...