๐ Articles about Fukushima
Taimatsu Akashi: Giant Torches Blazing on Mount Gorozan
Held on the second Saturday of November in Sukagawa, Fukushima, Taimatsu Akashi raises hugโฆ
Nihonmatsu Lantern Festival: 3,000 Lights on Drum Floats
The autumn rite of Nihonmatsu Shrine in Fukushima sends seven drum floats hung with about โฆ
Fukushima Waraji Matsuri: A 12-Meter Straw Sandal Parade
In central Fukushima City each August, a straw sandal 12 metres long is carried through thโฆ
Aizu Candle Festival: 10,000 Lights at Tsurugajo Castle
For two February evenings in Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima, about 10,000 candles are lit at Tsuโฆ
Aizu Higanjishi: Lion Dances Welcoming Spring in Aizu
Each March in Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima, trios of lion dancers, one performer to each lion,โฆ
Cream Box A Snow White Local Bread Born in Koriyama
A thick slice of bread spread with milk cream, this snow white treat is beloved in Koriyamโฆ
Kawamata Shamo A Free Range Chicken of Firm Bite and Rich Flavor
Raised free range over time, this Kawamata game fowl boasts firm texture and deep umami.โฆ
Aizu Basashi Fine Horse Sashimi with Spicy Miso
Enjoyed with a sweet spicy miso dip, this fine grained horse sashimi is the Aizu way.โฆ
Shirakawa Ramen Hand Pulled Noodles in a Fragrant Soy Broth
Hand made curly noodles and a chicken bone soy broth are the pride of Shirakawa ramen.โฆ
Namie Yakisoba Bold Thick Noodles Take Center Stage
Extra thick noodles coated in a rich sauce are the pride of the town of Namie.โฆ
Ika Ninjin A Cherished Home Style Preserve of Fukushima
Dried squid and carrot marinated in sweet savory soy is a classic home style dish of northโฆ
Kozuyu A Festive Bowl at the Heart of Aizu Tradition
Simmered mountain and sea ingredients in a dried scallop broth make this an essential dishโฆ
Aizu Sauce Katsudon A Crispy Cutlet Over Shredded Cabbage
A cutlet dipped in sweet savory sauce set over shredded cabbage is a signature rice bowl oโฆ
Enban Gyoza The Round Plate Dumplings of Fukushima City
Dumplings arranged in a full circle and pan fried into a disc are the pride of Fukushima Cโฆ
Kitakata Ramen A Beloved Soul Food of the Storehouse Town
Flat curly noodles meet a clear soy based broth in this iconic ramen from the town of Kitaโฆ
Futamata Onsen: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices
A secluded spring deep in Aizu mountains, with natural rock baths and the murmur of a cleaโฆ
Iwaki Yumoto Onsen: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices
A thousand-year-old spring on the Joban coast, also known as the town of the hula girls.โฆ
Nakanosawa Onsen: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices
A highland spring below Mount Adatara, with abundant acidic water and an old healing-bath โฆ
Ashinomaki Onsen: Hot Spring Guide, Prices & Access
A gorge-side spring in Aizu, and the gateway station famed for its beloved feline stationmโฆ
Bandai Atami Onsen: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices
A gentle beauty-bath resort beloved as Koriyama retreat, with the legend of Princess Irokoโฆ
Dake Onsen: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices
A highland spring town at the foot of Mount Adatara, with acidic waters and famously beautโฆ
Takayu Onsen: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices
A highland spring of milky sulphur water in the Azuma mountains, prized for its wild open-โฆ
Tsuchiyu Onsen: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices
Known as a village of kokeshi dolls, with abundant springs in a gorge and a living craft tโฆ
Higashiyama Onsen: Hot Spring Guide, Prices & Access
A refined hot spring resort along a mountain stream, long cherished as the retreat of Aizuโฆ
Iizaka Onsen: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices
A historic hot spring town along the Surikami River, famous for its cluster of public bathโฆ
Kitakata Ramen and Storehouse Town: Itinerary & Timings
A day walking a ramen town famous for morning bowls and streets lined with white-walled stโฆ
Iizaka Onsen and Fukushima City Walk: Itinerary
A day of bathhouse hopping at one of Tohoku oldest hot springs, with a walk through Fukushโฆ
Goshikinuma and Urabandai Nature: Itinerary (Fukushima)
A day walking a group of color-shifting ponds and feeling the nature of the Bandai highlanโฆ
Ouchijuku and Tonohetsuri: Itinerary (Fukushima)
A day linking the thatched post town with a gorge of strange rock formations along the oldโฆ
Aizuwakamatsu Tsurugajo and Byakkotai Course
A day tracing Aizu history from the red-tiled castle keep to the Byakkotai memorial at Iimโฆ
Fudo Falls: A Powerful Cascade in a Cave in Fukushima City
Fudo Falls drops inside the inner cave. Legend says a monk guided by a serow entered here.โฆ
Kashima Shrine: A Rock-Worship Sanctuary for Luck and Protection in Fukushima
An old Fukushima shrine that enshrines a great rock as its iwakura. Known for blessings ofโฆ
Eryuji and the Standing Tree Kannon in Aizu-Bange, Fukushima
An old temple in Aizu-Bange known for a huge Kannon statue said to be carved from a livingโฆ
Kodai Kameishi: The Giant Turtle Stone of Tamura City, Fukushima
A massive stone over ten meters tall, shaped just like a turtle. Legend says it walks off โฆ
Takino Shrine: The Waterfall Deity of Yanagawa, Date City, Fukushima
A dragon deity is said to dwell in the clear stream beside the grounds, earning it the namโฆ
Ryujin Falls: The Blue Fall of Minami-Aizu, Fukushima
Its basin glows jade green, earning it the name Blue Fall. Ryujin Falls in Minami-Aizu ensโฆ
Mt. Senganmori: Fukushima's Pyramid Hill
Known for its pyramid-like shape and strong magnetic field, Mt. Senganmori in Iino, Fukushโฆ
Nakano Fudoson: The Eternal Flame in a Cave in Fukushima City
One of the three great Fudo temples of Japan, this old temple in Fukushima City keeps an uโฆ
Suwa Shrine and Its Old Cedars: A Quiet Sanctuary in Ono Town, Fukushima
Two giant cedars over twelve hundred years old stand side by side like a married couple atโฆ
Isozaki Shrine: A Hidden Cliff Hall in Tamura City, Fukushima
At the foot of Mt. Otakine, this rare kakezukuri hall hangs over a rock crevice. A lesser-โฆ
5 Photogenic Buildings and Townscapes of Fukushima
In Fukushima Prefecture, where history and nature intersect, there are many buildings and โฆ
5 Instagram-Worthy Gourmet Spots and Souvenirs from Fukushima
Fukushima Prefecture is a treasure trove of rich nature and unique gourmet foods. Don't juโฆ
5 Photogenic Scenic Spots in Fukushima
Fukushima Prefecture is truly a "treasure trove of photogenic scenery," where majestic mouโฆ
Top 5 Photogenic Power Spots in Fukushima
Fukushima Prefecture is home to shrines and sacred mountains of breathtaking beauty that wโฆ
Fukushima Winter Travel: Urabandai, Aizu Candle Festival & Mt. Bandai
Snow-blanketed mountains, a world of fantastical light created by flickering flames, and tโฆ
Fukushima Autumn Foliage: Mt. Bandai, Urabandai & Tonohetsuri
When the mountains of Tohoku burn with seasonal color, Fukushima's autumn presents a breatโฆ
Fukushima Cherry Blossom Guide: Best Sakura Spots
Discover the most beautiful cherry blossom spots in Fukushima. Spring sakura viewing guideโฆ
Fukushima Local Gourmet Guide: Kitakata Ramen
Discover Fukushima''s unique local cuisine including ๅๅคๆนใฉใผใกใณ. A food lover''s guide to theโฆ
Rainy Day in Fukushima: Best Indoor Spots & Activities
Don't let the rain stop you in Fukushima! Discover top indoor attractions including ใใผใใซ่ณ่จโฆ
Fukushima Food Guide: Sauce Katsudon, Kitakata Ramen & Peaches
Aizu's iconic sauce katsudon, the nationally celebrated Kitakata ramen and Japan's finest โฆ
Aizu Tsurugajo Castle and Meiji Restoration Tragedy: History of the Castle Town Where Byakkotai Perished
Tsurugajo Castle in Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima, was the main fortress of the Aizu domain thaโฆ
Higashiyama Onsen and Aizu: Aizu's Inner Retreat Beloved by Natsume Soseki
Higashiyama Onsen on the outskirts of Aizuwakamatsu is a celebrated Aizu hot spring visiteโฆ
Oku-Aizu Mishima Town Thatched Houses: Villages Frozen in Time Along the Tadami River
Mishima in Oku-Aizu, Fukushima, is a Japan original landscape where thatched farmhouses reโฆ
Aizu Sake: One of Tohoku's Premier Sake Regions Born from Rich Snowmelt Water
The Aizu region of Fukushima is a premier sake production area using abundant snowmelt watโฆ
Koriyama and Asaka Canal: Meiji Era Mega-Project That Transformed Modern Agriculture
Koriyama, Fukushima, is an agricultural city whose paddy fields expanded through the Meijiโฆ
Lake Inawashiro and Wintering Swans: Mystical Lake at the Foot of Mt. Bandai
Lake Inawashiro in Fukushima is Japan's fourth-largest lake. Each NovemberโMarch, swans miโฆ
Ura-Bandai Goshikinuma: Walks Through Fantastical Lakes of Differing Colors
Goshikinuma in Ura-Bandai, Fukushima, is a group of 30+ lakes created by Mt. Bandai's 1888โฆ
Soma-Minamisoma Nomaoi: Thousand-Year-Old Armored Warrior Cavalry Procession
Soma Nomaoi (Wild Horse Chase) held each July in Soma and Minamisoma, Fukushima, is a Natiโฆ
Akabeko and Aizu New Year Folk Crafts: The Red Cow Figurine Beloved as a Lucky Charm
"Akabeko" (Red Cow) from Aizu, Fukushima, is a papier-mรขchรฉ figurine with a perpetually noโฆ
Soma Nakamura Castle and Baron Park: Hidden Cherry Blossom Spot in Fukushima's Hamadori
Baron Park (Nakamura Castle Ruins) in Soma, Fukushima, is one of the premier cherry blossoโฆ
Aizu Lacquerware: 400-Year-Old Lacquer Craft Heritage of a Premier Production Area
Aizu lacquerware in Aizu, Fukushima, is a National Traditional Craft with approximately 40โฆ
Okiagari Koboshi and Aizu Folk Crafts: Lucky Charm of "Seven Falls, Eight Rises"
"Okiagari Koboshi" (Roly-poly Doll) from Aizu, Fukushima, is a papier-mรขchรฉ toy that alwayโฆ
Mt. Bandai and Inawashiro Ski Resort: Winter Sports in the Bandai Highlands
The Inawashiro-Bandai Highland area at the foot of Mt. Bandai is one of Tohoku's premier sโฆ
Southern Aizu Secret Tadami River Local Line: Steam Locomotive Scenery in River Mist
The Tadami Line in Fukushima runs along the Tadami River and attracts railway enthusiasts โฆ
Shirakawa Barrier and Ancient Road: Tohoku's Ancient Gateway Sung in the Manyoshu
The "Shirakawa Barrier" in Shirakawa, Fukushima, is the ruins of an ancient checkpoint conโฆ
Aizu Soba and Regional Cuisine: A Journey Experiencing Aizu's Food Culture
Aizu region of Fukushima is a treasury of rich food culture. The experience of eating tradโฆ
Mt. Azuma and Jododaira: Highland Paradise of Faith and Sulfur Fragrance
Jododaira, about 1 hour by car from Fukushima City, is a highland spreading through Mt. Azโฆ
Abukuma Cave: Limestone Cave of the Abukuma Mountains Created Over 80 Million Years
Abukuma Cave in Tamura, Fukushima, is a limestone cave approximately 600m long formed overโฆ
Aquamarine Fukushima and Onahama Port: Sanriku Sea and the Revived Fish Market
"Aquamarine Fukushima" in Iwaki is an aquarium where you can experience both the recovery โฆ
Kitakata Ramen Morning Culture: Kitakata's Unique Custom of Eating Ramen in the Morning
In Kitakata, Fukushima, the "morning ramen" (asa-ra) culture of eating ramen for breakfastโฆ
Aizu-Wakamatsu, Tsurugajo Castle and Mt. Bandai โ History and Majestic Nature of Fukushima
Explore the samurai spirit of Tsurugajo Castle in Aizu-Wakamatsu and the dramatic volcanicโฆ
Kitakata Ramen and the Storehouse Town โ A Noodle Journey from Shirakawa to Kitakata
Savor the famous Kitakata ramen in its hometown and stroll through the charming kura storeโฆ
Bandai Highland and Urabandai Eco Museum โ Volcanic Lakes and Scenic Wonders
Explore the stunning volcanic lakes and wetlands of Urabandai, where the 1888 eruption of โฆ
Aizu-Wakamatsu Tsurugajo Castle โ The Soul of Aizu
Explore the rebuilt Tsurugajo Castle in Aizu-Wakamatsu, a symbol of the samurai spirit thaโฆ
Isasumi Shrine โ The Grand Ancient Shrine of Aizu's Protector
Pay respects at Isasumi Shrine in Aizu, the grand protector of the region with over 2,000 โฆ
Urabandai Goshikinuma โ The Color-Changing Ponds of Fukushima
Stroll the trail linking Goshikinuma (Five-Color Ponds) in Urabandai, where each pond glowโฆ