NHK World News
NHK World News English: TOTALLY TOHOKU!
The Tohoku region is a fantastic travel destination accessible from Tokyo by three Shinkansen lines. This month, we’re presenting a series of programs that will introduce you to the many charms of the six prefectures in Japan’s northeastern Tohoku region.
Here’s a one minute guide for tourists.
▼Aomori
First up is Aomori Prefecture, famous for the Nebuta Festival, delicious apples, and spectacular autumn scenery.
▼Iwate
Among the many popular destinations in Iwate Prefecture is Chusonji, a temple famous around the world for its 800-year-old golden hall.
▼Akita
In Akita Prefecture you can enjoy Kakunodate, an old samurai town, and the traditional festivals of Oga Peninsula.
▼Miyagi
Miyagi Prefecture contains Sendai, Tohoku’s biggest city, and the beautiful Matsushima Bay, one of the three most scenic spots of Japan.
▼Yamagata
Yamagata Prefecture offers lots of hot springs and delicious fruit, as well as Dewa Sanzan, a sacred mountain range.
▼Fukushima
Fukushima Prefecture features the Miharu Takizakura, one of Japan’s largest cherry trees, and the Aizu region, which is rich in traditional architecture.