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 | 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