Japan is a country that can likely easily take the crown in the “weird” category. So we quite often expect Japanese commericals or PR events to feature the unusual. However, a small town in Miyagi prefecture has taken this to a completely new level with their latest PR video, employing the likes of a…

Tohoku has long been a region with ancient history and culture unique to this region of Japan. While we try our best to show you these things through articles, sometimes videos are the best way to experience it. So sit down, relax, and lose yourself in the amazing land of Tohoku! Diamond Route Japan: History….

The Tohoku region is famous for its abundant and wonderful nature and we here at Tohoku 365 love to take it all in (and of course bring you guys along for the ride!) We recently went to Kesennuma city in Miyagi prefecture to explore some of the most picturesque and famous coastal walking paths! Kesennuma…

Since spring has officially made itself known in the Tohoku region we though what better way to celebrate than taking you along for a trip to explore the food of Yonezawa, Yamagata prefecture! In order to know the whole Yonezawa cuisine, it is recommended to go to  “Uesugi Hakuyaku Mansion.  Donza cuisine is the food…

What is Hina Matsuri In Japan, March starts to mark the turn around from cold winter weather into the beautiful spring season for most places. It holds a special place in the heart of Japanese people. March also is the month in which young girls in Japan are celebrated in a nationally recognized festival called…

In mid-february, TOHOKU 365 sent one our good friends to the Saiji mansion in the town of Marumori, Miyagi prefecture to have an epic showdown with some idols! Check the video on his youtube channel below! More about Tokyo Samurai Girls (KISSBEE) Recently launched by the popular idol group KISSBEE, Tokyo Samurai Girls is a…

Since spring is just around the corner for most of the Tohoku region, we decided what better way to kick it off, than by going strawberry picking! (Which is actually possible from December due to the green houses in the region.) While the rest of Japan might be preoccupied with the upcoming Sakura blossoms, we…

FUJIYA LOOK Chocolate Zunda FUJIYA ‘s LOOK chocolate has a 55 year old history of combining interesting flavours with their delictable chocolate. Limited to the Tohoku region and some specialty stores around the country, LOOK has created “Zunda” chocolate. If you need some reminders about what “Zunda” is take a look! Sendai’s Strawberry Baked Chocolate…

For anyone familiar with Yamagata prefecture the words “Ajiman” stirs up delictable fantasies about this Yamagata sweet. Regular menus are sold with anko and custard cream. “Ajiman” is usually sold in shopping center parkinglots or at event locations from mobile stands. This means that visitors craving some Ajiman can usually find it pretty easily. Located…

Hiding in the small enclave in a shopping plaza in Yamagata is a innocent looking shop called Nico Donuts. But don’t let it’s size fool you, Nico Donuts is fast becoming one of the biggest places to get high quality donuts in the prefecture. We decided to go and take a look so read our…

Japan loves its food. From everything from raw oysters to downright weird creations, the Japanese food repertoire is as wide as it is delicious. Most of our readers have probably had Japanese tonkatsu (cutlets) before, but did you know that there is a famous artisan tonkatsu restaurant in Sendai City?  Read on to find out…

The town of Zao is famous as a sightseeing spot for skiing and ice cream as well as its vast amounts of snow during the winter season. If you find yourself in the town of Zao during winter, and you’d like to warm up, you might do what the locals do and go visit the…

Throughout its history Japan has always had a rich tradition of seafaring and fishing. But this island country has historically been  quite exclusive about who can come and go. It wasn’t until good ol’ Commodore Perry came in the 19th century, that Japan really opened it’s borders to foreign trading. However, almost 400 years ago…

Sendai, as famous as it is for it’s wonderful meat and selection of delicious cow tongue dishes, is also equally famous for being a huge purveyor of Zunda delicacies. No matter where you turn, you’re likely to find some sort of zunda related product. But what is this famously green wasabi-looking dessert? What is “Zunda”…

A cup of coffee fills the city When one thinks of popular cafes, the usual images of fancy gourmet, or unique settings comes to mind. Perhaps the interior is cute and fashionable, or the atmosphere has been so perfectly curated it feels like you’re sitting in a painting. Japan is known for its cafes, bring…

It’s usually a given that for foreign tourists, experiencing daily “Japanese” life is something that’s on their bucket list. However, most tourists will be hard pressed to do this when they get caught up in the hustle and bustle of big cities and tourist locations. There are places though, where you can slow down your…