The Tōhoku region (東北地方, Tōhoku-chihō, IPA: [toːhokɯ̥ tɕiꜜhoː]), Northeast region, Ōu region (奥羽地方, Ōu-chihō), or Northeast Japan (東北日本, Tōhoku Nihon) consists of the northeastern portion of Honshu, the largest island of Japan.

Tōhoku, chihō (region), constituting the northern portion of Honshu, Japan. It is bordered to the west by the Sea of Japan (East Sea) and to the east by the Pacific Ocean and includes the ken (prefectures) of Aomori, Akita, Iwate, Yamagata, Miyagi, and Fukushima.

Much more rural than Tokyo yet more developed than Hokkaido, the Tohoku region makes for exciting excursions from the capital and memorable side trips on the journey to the northernmost region of Japan's main islands. See best places to visit in Tohoku.

The Tohoku Region (東北地方, Tōhoku Chihō, literally "North East Region") consists of six prefectures in the north of Japan's largest island, Honshu. It is well known for its countryside, mountains, lakes, hot springs, high-quality rice and rough winters.

Map of Japan with Tōhoku region highlighted in dark green. The Tōhoku region (東北地方, Tōhoku-chihō) is one of Japan's traditional regions. [1] The Japanese conventions of geography and history divide the nation into eight regions, including the Tōhoku region. [2]

2020年5月29日 · Complete guide to Tohoku region in Japan! Here we introduce the best things to do per area to make it easier to plan your next trip in Japan!

Discover the diversity on offer in Japan's Tohoku region to the north, from vibrant festivals to regional foods spanning Aomori, Iwate, Yamagata, Fukushima, Miyagi and Akita.