Activities Driving the Tsunami-affected Areas Justin Velgus It has been three years since the Great East Japan Earthquake, but some scars are permanent. Along the coasts of Miyagi Prefe...
Activities Gozain: Sendai's Volunteer Guides Justin Velgus The GOZAIN Sendai Volunteer English Interpreter and Tour Guide Group provides free tours and interpretation services in Engli...
Activities Okumatsushima Jomon Village Museum Justin Velgus The Historical Museum of Jomon Village Oku Matsushima is museum full of information and artifacts relating to the Jomon peopl...
Activities Ishinomaki's Kinkasan Island Justin Velgus Kinkasan is a small island about 60 kilometers east of Sendai. It is considered one of the Three Holiest Places of the Tohoku...
Activities Sendai Science Museum Justin Velgus The Sendai Science Museum is a great outing for the family or those looking for interactive learning. English signs, pamphlet...
Activities Akiu Otaki Falls Justin Velgus Akiu Otaki Falls is one of the three great waterfalls in Japan. Fed from the Natori River, the fall is nestled in a green-fil...
Activities Shiogama to Matsushima Boat Cruise Eric Thompson A boat cruise around the incredibly scenic pine tree-clad Matsushima Bay via Shiogama to Matsushima.
Area Matsushima Andrew Checkley The name Matsushima conjures ancient images – clusters of rugged, pine-clad islets in a snowy winter mist or framed in a glit...
Activities Tohoku History Museum Justin Velgus The Tohoku History Museum in Tagajo is located next to Kokufutagajo Station. It can be accessed via a 14 minute train ride on...
Activities Tohoku Charity Walk Justin Velgus Charity Walk is an annual charity walk along the tsunami affected areas outside Sendai. Walking along the coast, participants...