Travel tips @Tohoku

Overview of the Tohoku area

-Natural scenic spots

Natural scenic spot where magnificent nature spreads out

Matsushima (Miyagi Prefecture): A scenic spot that is counted as one of the three most scenic spots in Japan, with over 260 islands of various sizes floating in the sea.
Mt. Hakkoda (Aomori Prefecture/Akita Prefecture): One of Japan's 100 famous mountains, where you can enjoy magnificent mountain scenery.
Zao (Miyagi Prefecture/Yamagata Prefecture): One of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains, where you can enjoy magnificent mountain scenery and hot springs.
Shirakami Sanchi (Akita Prefecture/Aomori Prefecture): A primeval forest registered as a World Natural Heritage Site where you can enjoy rich nature.
Mt. Bandai (Fukushima Prefecture): One of Japan's 100 famous mountains, where you can enjoy lakes and volcanic topography.

--Historical and cultural tourist destinations

Tourist destination with rich history and culture

Chuson-ji Temple (Hiraizumi Town, Iwate Prefecture) A group of temples registered as a World Heritage Site, it is characterized by gorgeous architecture that brings together the essence of aristocratic culture from the Heian period. There are highlights such as Konjikido, the five-storied pagoda, and Motsuji Temple, and you can experience Japanese history and culture.
Sendai Castle (Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture) This castle was built by Date Masamune and is designated as a national historic site. Although the castle tower was burnt down during the Meiji period, the remains of the Honmaru, Ninomaru, and Sannomaru remain, allowing you to remember what the castle looked like at that time.
Dewa Sanzan (Yamagata Prefecture) A mountain group known as a sacred place for mountain worship, it is surrounded by the Ou Mountains. Zao Gongen, Gassan Shrine, and Haguro Sanzan Shrine are collectively called Dewa Sanzan, and each mountain has its own unique history and culture.

Tourist Spots in Tohoku

Overview of transportation in Japan

About manners in public places in Japan

列車内では、キーボードの操作音など、まわりのお客さまのご迷惑とならないようにご配慮ください。

Please be considerate of other passengers while using your computer(keyboard noise, etc.).

As many of you may know, you are generally required to be quiet on public transportation in Japan.

Shinkansen seats also have warnings like the one in the photo on the left.

Surprisingly, they also seem to be unforgiving to children and babies!

For example, I often see the following warnings attached to posts introducing restaurants on SNS.

"Please note that the definition of "a store that accepts children" is that if a child cries in the store (unless there are no other customers), we do not leave the child crying and must be allowed to rest outside the store. please."

When traveling with children or babies, you may need to be a little more careful about the places you visit.

For example, Shinkansen trains also have "private rooms."

If you want to spend your time without worrying or if you have a long commute, this is a good option.