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 …

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) …

Much more rural than Tokyo yet more developed than Hokkaido, the Tohoku region makes for exciting excursions from the capital and memorable side trips on the journey to the northernmost region of …

Aug 8, 2025 · Discover the spectacular seascapes and storied history of the Tōhoku coast by hiking along the Michinoku Coastal Trail.

Tohoku (東北 Tōhoku, literally "East-North") is the northeastern region of Japan 's Honshu island.

Tohoku refers to the northeastern region of Honshu, Japan, which consists of seven prefectures: Aomori, Iwate, Miyagi, Akita, Yamagata, Fukushima, and Niigata. You can reach Miyagi and …

Mar 11, 2011 · The Tohoku Region (東北地方, Tōhoku Chihō, literally "North East Region") consists of six prefectures in the north of Japan's largest island, Honshu. It is well known for its countryside, …

Situated at the northern tip of Honshu, Japan’s biggest island, Tohoku is a region known for its cold winters and heavy snow. Counter the cold by soaking in a soothing onsen while gazing out to the …

Aug 8, 2025 · Tōhoku encompasses a fifth of Japan’s landmass, so there’s plenty of room to roam. But that doesn’t mean it’s lacking in culture, either. Tucked between stratovolcanoes and mystical …

Japan, generally associated with bustling cities such as Tokyo and Kyoto, provides visitors with an array of experiences. Tohoku, on the other hand, is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered for those …