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About Tohoku
The Tohoku region lies at the northernmost tip of mainland Japan and consists of six prefectures: Aomori, Iwate, Akita, Miyagi, Yamagata, and Fukushima. As it lies at a higher latitude, it is always relatively cooler than other parts of Japan and offers gorgeous snowy scenery in the winter. There’s a lot of charm waiting to be discovered in Tohoku, from unspoiled nature to unique traditional festivities and crafts, as well as the healthy and delicious local cuisine.