11 Culture Three Years After That Day: Arahama Justin Velgus Arahama is a village that was destroyed by the March 11th, 2011 earthquake and tsunami. For those seeking to see the affects ...
11 Culture Michinoku Park Rebecca Daum Michinoku Park has beautiful scenery, flowers, boating, and historical houses. It is a great place for a picnic or to spend t...
13 Culture Shibata Sakura Festa - Castle Park Takako Sakamoto Every year in cherry blossom season, they hold the 'Shibata Sakura Festival' at the Funaoka Castle Park in Miyagi prefecture.
10 Culture Aoba Festival Suzume Odori Justin Velgus The Suzume Odori, or Sparrow Dance, is a traditional dance of Sendai. Each spring 2000 dancers take to the streets to perform...
Culture Shiroishi Castle, Miyagi Brian Sealey For the samurai enthusiast in Sendai, this is the place for you.
Culture Johgi Nyorai Saihoji Temple, Miyagi Justin Velgus Johgi Nyorai Saihoji Temple and the nearby mausoleum for Sadayoshi Taira are an impressive set of Buddhist and historical bui...
26 Culture Aoba Festival Parade Laura Welch Once a year Sendai celebrates one of its most important festivals - the Aoba Festival. One of the main events is the parade, ...
Culture Kikuya Manga and Book Store Laura Welch Predominantly a manga (Japanese comic book) store, Kikuya has more to offer with DVDs, CDs, merchandise and a wig shop. But t...
Culture 77Bank Currency and Banking Museum Justin Velgus Located on the 4th floor inside an actual vault, guarded by security guards and cameras, is the 77Bank Currency and Banking M...
9 Culture Three Years After That Day: Yuriage Justin Velgus Yuriage an area of Natori, a 25 minute drive from JR Sendai Station. It was heavily damaged by the March 11th, 2011 earthquak...
