FoodTohoku Yoichi: Morioka Local Farmer’s Market in Tohoku Tucked away just outside of Morioka Station is a street called Zaimokucho. On a weekday, it might seem like any…Tuliyani MacLennanMay 14, 2018
FoodTohoku Jajamen – One of the “Three Great Noodles” of Morioka Morioka (Iwate Prefecture) isn't exactly famous for its sight-seeing spots, but every time I tell a Tokyoite that I live in…Tuliyani MacLennanJune 27, 2017
FoodTohoku For Craft Beer Lovers! Beer Pub Baeren in Morioka Craft beer lovers rejoice: it’s not all sake in Japan. Craft beer breweries can be found scattered throughout Japan and…Tuliyani MacLennanSeptember 1, 2016
SightseeingTohoku Hirosaki Castle, unforgettable views of sakura! Hirosaki castle is the most famous part of Hirosaki for its unforgettable views of sakura and even the autumn leaves…Tuliyani MacLennanJuly 24, 2016
FoodTohoku Fancy some noodles in a cold soup? Morioka is famous for three different types of noodles, reimen being one of them. It is a cold noodle soup…Tuliyani MacLennanApril 30, 2016
AccommodationActivitiesCultureTohoku Check into a traditional hotel and sleep on a futon Hotel Taikan is but one of many inns (ryokan) located in Tsunagi Onsen, a hot spring resort located in the…Tuliyani MacLennanApril 28, 2016
FoodTohoku Can you eat 100 bowls of soba? Wanko Soba is one of the three famous noodles of Morioka. It is an all-you-can-eat challenge that everyone should partake…Tuliyani MacLennanApril 27, 2016
CultureSightseeingTohoku Is there still time for hanami (cherry blossom viewing)? Have a hanami session and appreciate the cherry blossoms if you head up north to Iwate. There is still time…Tuliyani MacLennanApril 26, 2016
AccommodationKanto Oak Hostel Fuji – Amazing hostel accommodation by Asakusa! Oak Hostel Fuji is a new hostel located near the Tokyo Skytree and Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan. It…Tuliyani MacLennanApril 18, 2016