Tag: Tohoku

Akita and Aomori road trip- Silver Week 2020 Part 1

oirase gorge river walk

Colloquially called Silver Week, last weekend through to Tuesday was a 4 day long weekend due to Respect for the Aged Day and Autumnal Equinox Day. My husband and I took Friday off so that we can return to 東北 (Tohoku), the northern part of Japan. Previously, we have visited 山形 (Yamagata), 福島(Fukushima) and 宮城 … Continue reading Akita and Aomori road trip- Silver Week 2020 Part 1 →

3 nights 4 days in Yamagata, Japan Part 1

Japan had Marine Day and Sports/Health Day back to back from this year to create a 4 day long weekend with the plan to celebrate the opening of 2020 Tokyo Olympics.The Olympic was 'postponed' but the calendars were all printed and plans were made so the 4 day public holiday has remained.Upon deliberating as mentioned … Continue reading 3 nights 4 days in Yamagata, Japan Part 1 →