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Tohoku Road Trip - Road Trip Through Tohoku

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The Tohoku Region, a part of the largest island of Japan- Honshu, is well known for its countryside, lakes, hot springs, mountains, harsh winters and for the quality of rice that it produces. This post covers your Tohoku road trip must visits for three of its prefectures, namely- Aomori, Akita and Iwate.   Aomori Prefecture Nebuta Warasse- Is a museum dedicated to Nebuta Masturi a festival that takes place in the early weeks of August. The museum captures the unique spirit of the festival, by showcasing lanterns in the shape of goldfishes hanging in the corridors and photos of Nebuta Matsuri and its 300 years of existence. This museum gives you a taste of the culture and tradition of Japan along with some music. Lake Towada- For you nature lovers, Lake Towada will bring joy. Located at the border of Aomori and Akita prefectures, the area around the lake is well known for its autumn colours. Being the largest caldera lake in the mainland of Japan, It proves to be th...