Tohoku Special Feature
Tohoku is an area filled with the charms of Japan, filled with abundant nature, history and culture! In this article, we will share unique Tohoku products that you can purchase on Buyee, so you can enjoy the specialties of Tohoku from the comfort of your own home.
Tohoku is made up of six prefectures: Aomori, Iwate, Akita, Miyagi, Yamagata, and Fukushima. Each prefecture is a fascinating place where you can experience local cuisine, cultural heritage, beautiful mountains and coastlines, heartwarming hot springs, and crafts that shine with the skill of artisans. We encourage you to visit Tohoku and enjoy it to the fullest! In this special feature, we will share with you some of Tohoku’s most fascinating products. Enjoy reading about Tohoku and shopping for new goods!
Aomori Prefecture
Located at the northernmost tip of Honshu, Aomori Prefecture is known for the beech forests of the Shirakami-Sanchi World Heritage Site and the Seikan Tunnel that connects Honshu and Hokkaido. Aomori boasts the highest apple production in Japan, and is full of year round attractions, including sweet apples, the floats of the Nebuta Festival, and the Hasshoku Center where you can enjoy fresh seafood. Enjoy the great outdoors of Honshu’s northern point.
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Iwate Prefecture
Iwate, the second largest prefecture in Japan after Hokkaido, is a literary land known as the home of author Kenji Miyazawa. Immerse yourself in a rich culture of history, nature, and traditional crafts, such as the Golden Hall of Chusonji Temple in Hiraizumi (a World Heritage Site), wankosoba, one of Japan’s three great noodles, the dignified beauty of Nambu ironware, and the spectacular views of the Sanriku Coast.
Akita Prefecture
Akita Prefecture, known as the home of beautiful women, is admired for its Namahage culture and bountiful regions that contribute to the highest rice production in Japan! Experience the beauty of Akita, where traditional customs and the blessings of nature exist in harmony. Local features include the Namahage festival, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, Akita Komachi rice, delicate birch crafts, and the hidden hot springs of Nyuto Onsenkyo.
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Miyagi Prefecture
Miyagi Prefecture, which thrives as the gateway to Tohoku, is famous for the ruins of Sendai Castle, which is associated with Date Masamune. You can also enjoy the Matsushima islands, known as one of Japan’s Three Most Scenic Spots, thickly sliced beef tongue, traditional crafts such as kokeshi dolls, and relaxing in Sakunami Onsen and Akiu Onsen, all in Miyagi, a treasure trove of history and gourmet food.
Yamagata Prefecture
Yamagata Prefecture, famed as Japan’s ‘cherry kingdom’, attracts many visitors with its sacred sites of the Dewa Sanzan mountains, and its vibrant hot springs. Enjoy a blissful time in this paradise of seasonal beauty and gourmet food, including sweet, jewel-like cherries, the luxurious taste of Yamagata beef, the Taisho-era romantic streets of Ginzan Onsen, and the frost-covered trees of Zao.
Fukushima Prefecture
Fukushima Prefecture, known for its Aizu history and peach blossoms, is a fascinating area which merges a samurai spirit with abundant nature. From the story of the Byakkotai (White Tiger Corps) at Aizu-Wakamatsu Castle to sweet and juicy peaches, the famous hot springs of Iwaki Yumoto Onsen, and the magnificent views of Mount Bandai and Lake Inawashiro, there is much to see. Come and make special memories in Fukushima, a place of romantic history and scenery!
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