Admire ice-covered trees and soak in hidden hot springs—Japan’s Northern Tohoku is a fantastic destination.

The long and narrow Tohoku region of Japan boasts countless cultural traditions, including nature, cuisine, crafts, and folklore. Japanese people typically refer to Aomori, Akita, and Iwate prefectures as “Northern Tohoku,” while Yamagata, Miyagi, and Fukushima are called “Southern Tohoku.” To promote the wonderful winter charm of Northern Tohoku to Taiwanese tourists, a free Japanese travel guide titled “Discover the Wonders of Northern Tohoku” has been officially launched as a joint effort by Akita Prefecture, along with Aomori, Iwate, and Sendai City. Whether you want to admire ice-covered trees, soak in hidden hot springs, or explore rural delicacies, this guide is packed with winter information.

“Discover the Wonders of Northern Tohoku” provides detailed introductions to must-see attractions and experiences, such as the ice-covered trees of Morioka Mountain, Japan’s deepest Lake Tazawa, vintage inland railway trains, and the hidden hot springs of Nyuto Onsen. Additionally, as the snow festivals in Northern Tohoku are mainly held in February—including the romantic Yokote Kamakura Festival in Akita—they are all covered in detail. To offer travelers more information, the guide also clearly marks maps and transportation details, and includes valuable discount coupons. Whether you’re renting ski gear at ski resorts, enjoying snow activities, or savoring Akita’s delicious Inaniwa udon, you can enjoy great discounts.

In addition to the printed guide, “Discover the Wonders of Northern Tohoku” is also available for online reading and download, and the discount coupons in the book can also be printed from the online version. Furthermore, Akita Prefecture has been actively promoting tourism in Taiwan in recent years. Aside from setting up the Chinese-language official website “Explore Akita,” it has also launched a new online magazine “Akita Explorer” that offers a wealth of information.

Winter in Akita is filled with lively festivals, bustling from early February until the end of March. If you’re planning to visit Akita, besides gathering practical information from the “Explore Akita” website and “Akita Explorer,” you can also take advantage of the rich content and numerous discounts in “Discover the Wonders of Northern Tohoku” to experience the romantic winter of Tohoku—now is the time.

Download the PDF of “Discover the Wonders of Northern Tohoku”: http://www.promotions.com.tw/ebook/kita-tohoku.pdf
Flash version of “Discover the Wonders of Northern Tohoku”: http://www.promotions.com.tw/ebook/kita-tohoku/index.html
“Akita Explorer”: http://www.akitafan.com.tw/magazine/
“Explore Akita” Chinese official website: http://www.akitafan.com.tw/

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