Tohoku Stories

The countryside communities of Tohoku are a cultural treasure brimming with beauty, fascination, and discovery.

Learn about the personal stories and culture of this region from the locals who call this region home.

The Tsuruoka UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy

Catch and Cook in Onagawa Town

A short fishing excursion to the coast of Onagawa in Miyagi Prefecture one day after the recent earthquake in Japan on March 16th. As the...

Skii Hiking on Mt. Zao

At the start of February we made a personal trip to the Mt. Zao next to Yamagata City to try a special form of snow hiking here in...

The Island of Kinkasan

Last week we ventured to the neighboring prefecture of Miyagi where we made a special visit to the sacred island of Kinkasan just off the...