Serene: The scenic beauty of Matsushima Bay as seen from the grounds of Kanrantei. Photos: JACOBUS RAJ/The Star
This region is an intriguing mix of trainee geishas, vestiges of feudal Japan, fresh seafood and smooth saké!
TRAVELLING north to Japan’s Tohoku region in the middle of winter might seem like the perfect opportunity to turn into a popsicle but, as I discovered, it is well worth a visit there in early January, as there is more to see than just the snow.
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