Located at the tip of Japan’s main island of Honshu, Tohoku is made up of six prefectures: Aomori ... attractions and culinary delights. Here’s a sample of some of the top Tohoku experiences ...

That’s how much snow fell last year in Aomori City, in the northern ... Many visitors come to sample some of Japan’s freshest and best seafood. Vendors sell it in bulk or by the piece at ...

The park is one of Aomori’s best hanami spots and is crowded with visitors during Golden Week. Literary giant Dazai Osamu, who was born and grew up near the park, often spent his time as a child ...

Since the weather tends to be cooler up north in Aomori ... attractions to enjoy the autumn leaves. One of the best spots in the city is Rikugien Garden. During peak autumn, the Japanese landscape ...

Usually held in August, the annual festival dates back to the early 18th century. The Aomori Nebuta Festival is known for its massive lantern floats known as nebuta, which parade down the streets ...

I visited Aomori city, the snowiest city in the world to show you what life is like there. In part 1 you'll see how Aomori keeps its streets clear with its massive amount of snow plows ...