HI Now in Japan

From oysters to mushrooms, Miyagi’s premium flavors and authentic experiences are just a short flight from Tokyo with Japan Airlines.

Discover Miyagi, Japan—where historic craftsmanship, local farms, and coastal resilience come together just a short flight from Tokyo.

HI Now in Japan explores Yamagata with scenic landscapes, hot springs, festivals, local traditions and authentic flavors off the beaten path

Derek Yamashita, a travel advisor for Japan, talks about off the beaten path travel to Japan’s beautiful North of Yamagata and Miyagi Prefecture.

HI Now Japan explores Yamagata’s winter beauty, Yamadera Temple, Hanabusa soy, fugu with Chef Suda, Yonezawa wagyu, and aloha ties.

HI Now Japan correspondent Nohea Shozen explores Yamagata, where onsen, artisans, and 400-year traditions reveal a living Japan beyond the cities.