北きた東とう北ほく

noun

northern Tohoku

Refers to the three northernmost prefectures of the Tohoku region: Aomori, Iwate, and Akita. Used in weather forecasts, travel, and regional contexts.

• 北きた東とう北ほくでは明日あした、大おお雪ゆきになる見み込こみです。

  Heavy snow is expected in northern Tohoku tomorrow.

• 北きた東とう北ほくの夏なつ祭まつりはとても有ゆう名めいだ。

  The summer festivals in northern Tohoku are very famous.