The Tohoku region of Japan is synonymous with the great 17 th-century writer Matsuo Basho — whose journey into the north of his country was recorded in his masterpiece, The Narrow Road to the Deep ...

Discover the best of Tohoku, Japan—a region filled with natural wonders, vibrant traditions, and unforgettable cultural experiences. From relaxing in hidden hot spring towns to exploring breathtaking ...

One of the world’s most popular tourist destinations, Japan is as widely known for its incredible art and fascinating culture as it is for its natural beauty, gastronomic experiences and friendly ...

Johanna Jainchill, Travel Weekly's editor at large, toured northern Japan as a guest of the the local tourism authorities in advance of the World Travel and Tourism Council Summit. Her third and final ...

Japan’s northeastern Tohoku region was once thought of as remote, faraway. Long ago, it was called the Deep North. When the haiku poet Matsuo Basho walked through Tohoku in the late 17th century, he ...

Japan is full of many wonders. If you’re in Tokyo and are eager to see more of the fantastic sides of this captivating country, there’s a great solution: the bullet train. It’s one of the more ...

Sleep on the shores of one of Japan’s most scenic bays in the upscale Matsushima Sakan Shoan ryokan. Discover the spectacular seascapes and storied history of the Tōhoku coast by hiking along the ...

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Exploring Japan's main island of Honshu in the late 1800s, noted British traveler, writer and naturalist Isabella Bird happened to venture into a region called Tohoku. Awestruck by the area's natural ...

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