

Tōhoku
Tōhoku refers to the northern region on Japan's main island of Honshu, made up of six prefectures: Akita, Aomori, Fukushima, Iwate, Miyagi and Yamagata. The area is home to sacred mountains, hot springs and several national parks, as well as notable festivals such as Aomori city's Nebuta Matsuri and Sendai city's Tanabata Matsuri.
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Stories | Kokeshi - Japanese Wooden Dolls

Quick Reads | Festival Clothes from Tōhoku recreated after the Great East Japan Earthquake

Stories | Japanese Ironware Craft by OIGEN

Quick Reads | The Rugby World Cup in Kamaishi – a driving force for recovery

Quick Reads | Anime in Fukushima

Quick Reads | Riku Café – bringing communities together in Rikuzentakata

Quick Reads | Tamamushi-Nuri – Lacquer Craft Revitalizing Sendai

Recorded Events | Immersive Design - A Talk by WOW

Recorded Events | Tōhoku Craftsmanship – Kokeshi Workshop Visit

Activity Sheets | Design Your Own Kokeshi