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The Tōhoku region (東北地方, Tōhoku-chihō, IPA: [toːhokɯ̥ tɕiꜜhoː]), Northeast region, Ōu region (奥羽地方, Ōu-chihō), or Northeast Japan (東北日本, Tōhoku Nihon) consists of the northeastern portion of Honshu, the largest island of Japan. This traditional region consists of six prefectures ( ken ): Akita, Aomori ...
Tōhoku, chihō (region), constituting the northern portion of Honshu, Japan. It is bordered to the west by the Sea of Japan (East Sea) and to the east by the Pacific Ocean and includes the ken (prefectures) of Aomori, Akita, Iwate, Yamagata, Miyagi, and Fukushima. Its name is derived from the Japanese terms tō (“east”) and hoku (“north ...
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Explore the northeastern region of Japan with its unspoiled landscapes, historical treasures and outdoor activities. Learn about the Tohoku region's culture, cuisine, festivals and attractions, and how to get there from Tokyo or Hokkaido.
Sendai City | Miyagi | Tohoku | Destinations | Travel Japan - Japan National Tourism Organization (Official Site)- Coastal Miyagi | Miyagi | Tohoku | Destinations | Travel Japan - Japan National Tourism Organization (Official Site)
- Fukushima City | Fukushima | Tohoku | Destinations | Travel Japan - Japan National Tourism Organization (Official Site)
Explore the six prefectures of Tohoku, Japan's northernmost region, with its scenic landscapes, hot springs, festivals and traditions. Find out the top attractions, activities and events in each prefecture, as well as travel information and tips.
May 29, 2020 · Discover the best places to visit in the Tohoku region of Japan, a mountainous area with diverse culture, nature and history. Learn how to get there from Tokyo, what to see in each prefecture, and how to join tours to explore the area.
Explore the northern tip of Honshu island, where you can find onsens, mountains, lakes, festivals and samurai history. Learn about the six prefectures of Tohoku and their attractions, from Aomori's Nebuta Matsuri to Fukushima's Ouchijuku.
Tohoku (東北 Tōhoku, literally "East-North") is the northeastern region of Japan's Honshu island. In winter, the Snow Country ( Yukiguni ) of the western Japan Sea coast racks up some of the highest snowfall figures in the world, which also means great skiing and lots of hot springs to warm up in. Tohoku also has many castles and samurai ...
