12 Shopping Sendai Asakusa at Night Justin Velgus Sendai Asakusa is a stand alone street easily missed by passerby even though it is steps away from Kitasendai subway station....
Transportation JR Matsushimakaigan Station James Rodrigues Dying to see Matsushima? Take the Senseki Line to beautiful Matsushimakaigan Station! Mastushimakaigan station is about a 40 ...
11 Culture Funaoka Castle Park, Miyagi Takako Sakamoto Located 30 minutes from JR Sendai Station, Funaoka Castle Park is famous for its cherry trees and views of Mt. Zao, and 1,000...
Food 38mitsubachi Laura Welch Join the latest Japanese food trend - pancakes! This specialized cafe offers both sweet and savory options, made with butterm...
Culture Exploring Zuihoden Laura Welch A beautiful monument to mark the resting place of Sendai's founder, Date Masamune, surrounded by nature that marks the passin...
9 Culture Kenritsu Koizumigata Park in Akita Dale A. Brown A serene natural gem north of Akita City, a highlight of Akita's natural and historical beauty.
Food Kourakuen Ramen Laura Welch A ramen chain with its root in the Tohoku area that offers low prices and a pleasant atmosphere.
Transportation JR Naruko-Onsen Station Justin Velgus JR Naruko-Onsen Station is accessed by the Rikuu East Line. It is a local hang out spot thanks to its lounge facilities and h...
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...
Activities Fire Prevention Festival Justin Velgus The Fire Prevention Festival in Shiogama is held every year on March 10th. It features a parade of people in traditional shri...
