English Public Transport-Only Tōhoku-to-Otaru Road Trip from Aichi (Part 1 – The Start)
During Japan’s summer Obon holiday, I set out on a solo trip across the Tohoku region in northern Japan—using only public transportation. As a new full-time worker, I wanted to escape the heat and explore somewhere new. From scenic trains to quiet countryside towns, this travel diary captures my unforgettable journey through one of Japan’s most underrated regions.
