northern Tohoku
Refers to the three northernmost prefectures of the Tohoku region: Aomori, Iwate, and Akita. Used in weather forecasts, travel, and regional contexts.
Heavy snow is expected in northern Tohoku tomorrow.
The summer festivals in northern Tohoku are very famous.
Compound of 北 (north) and 東北 (Tohoku region). The reading きたとうほく follows standard kun-on compounding.