| The Tohoku area has 6 prefectures. In Tohoku, the winters are
long and the summers are short. Agriculture and fishing are the principal
industries. The people in this area are said to be very warm-hearted. Hokkaido
is the northernmost part of Japan. |
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| HOKKAIDO |
- Brief Description：
Japan is a temperate region, with the exception of Hokkaido, which
belongs to the subarctic zone. Rolling fields and spectacular
horizons await you when you visit Hokkaido.
Attractions：
Snow Festival(Sapporo City): begining in February, hundreds of
ice statues line Odori park and the main street in Susukino. The
ice drifts at the Sea of Okhotsk are another famous attraction.
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| MIYAGI-KEN |
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Brief Description：
Miyagi is bordered by the Pacific Ocean on the east, and the
waters off the coast are noted for their rich fishing grounds.
Considered one of the three most beautiful spots in Japan, the
beautiful islands of Matsushima dot the shoreline facing the
Pacific.
Attractions:
'Akiu Kougei no Sato (Handiwork shop)'(Sendai City) You can
not only purchase traditional Miyagi handcrafted goods but you
can also experience making and painting them yourself. Reservations
required.
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| AOMORI-KEN |
- Brief Description：
Aomori has a thriving agricultural community, as well as
beautiful scenery. Aomori is also known for
'Tsugaru', a special native variety of apple.
- Attractions:
'Shirakami Sanchi (Mountain District)' A mountain district
richin cultural heritage.
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| IWATE-KEN |
- Brief Description：
Iwate is located in the northeast of Japan, and is the second largest
region after Hokkaido. The topography is characterized by
many valleys and steep mountains.
Attractions:
'Iwate Snow Festival'(Feb.) is one of the most popular snow festivals
in the Tohoku region. During the festival's nights, you can see hundreds of illuminated snow and ice statues.
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| AKITA-KEN |
- Brief Description：
The winters in Akita are long, and the summers are short. The regions
near the coast tend to have mild weather, with warm circulating currents of wind.
Attractions:
'Towada Lake' is a double caldera lake with clear water and beautiful
natural scenery. It is 44 kilometers in circumference.
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| YAMAGATA-KEN |
- Brief Description：
Yamagata has a wide range of hot springs... at least one in
every city, town and village. It is an ideal place for outdoor activities, boasting a number of ski resorts, hiking paths, etc.
Attractions:
'Zao'(Yamagata City) is famous for having the largest ski area
in Japan.
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| FUKUSHIMA-KEN |
- Brief Description：
Fukushima is the third largest prefecture in Tohoku. Because Fukushima
is one of the most popular areas in Japan for hot springs, the prefecture
draws a large number of visitors.
Attractions:
'Inawashiro Lake' (Aizuwakamatsu City) is the third largest fresh water lakein Japan. It is located in a national park, where you can enjoy a number of water sports.
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