May 14, 2026
I Enjoyed Squid and Sake While Riding on Aomori’s Retro Stove Train…Well, Sort of
The wooden interiors, retro decor, and glowing stoves create an atmosphere that feels worlds away from Japan’s sleek Shinkansen trains.
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May 13, 2026
Discover Ryusendo Cave and Its “Dragon Blue” Underground Lakes
Nestled deep within the mountains of Iwate Prefecture, Ryusendo Cave is one of Japan's three great limestone caves.
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May 12, 2026
Aomori Has the Coolest Museums
Aomori isn't the most exciting city, but one thing about it surprised me – it's home to some of the most interesting museums I've visited so far in Japan.
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