Area Naruko Onsen Anna van Dyk One of the many wonderful benefits of purchasing a JR East rail pass for the Tohoku area is that it allows you to get off the...
Area Ishinomaki Tom Roseveare Ishinomaki is a large city located along the eastern coast of Miyagi prefecture. Whilst considered to be one of the most heav...
Culture Matsushima Temple Hall Reopened Justin Velgus Repairs on the main hall of one of the oldest temples in the Tohoku region is completed in after nearly 7 years.
Culture Yajiro Kokeshi Village and Museum Justin Velgus Close to the now world famous "Fox Village" is the Yajiro Kokeshi Museum in Shiroishi, Miyagi Prefecture. Free admission and ...
11 Culture Doll Warehouse in Shiroishi Justin Velgus The Doll Warehouse in Shiroishi, Miyagi Prefecture, are actually two Edo era warehouses stuffed full of traditional dolls and...
Culture Yajiro Kokeshi Mura Elena Lisina Yajiro Kokeshi Mura is an interesting place where one can watch the process of making a Kokeshi doll and also learn about its...
Culture The Monk, the Wanderer, and the Dead Justin Velgus Toukou-ji Temple (東光寺) is a temple dating back to the 9th century, founded by famous priest Ennin (Jikaku Daishi). Visited...
Culture Japan's Birthplace of Hydroelectricity Justin Velgus Sankyozawa is a small admission-free museum attached to the Sankyozawa Hydroelectric Powerplant. The one generator facility ...
Culture Exploring Japan's Cat Island Connor Lappin Discovering Cat Island, a small island ruled by felines and exclusively unique to Japan in Miyagi Prefecture.
Culture Japan Kokeshi Museum, Naruko Onsen Anna van Dyk The kokeshi doll is one of Japan's most beloved traditional crafts, and at this museum you can find out more about their hist...
