northern Tohoku
Refers to the three northernmost prefectures of the Tohoku region: Aomori, Iwate, and Akita. Used in weather forecasts, travel, and regional contexts.
北東北では明日、大雪になる見込みです。
Heavy snow is expected in northern Tohoku tomorrow.
北東北の夏祭りはとても有名だ。
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.