Area Ichinoseki Japan Travel Ichinoseki (一関市 Ichinoseki-shi) is a city located in Iwate Prefecture, in the Tōhoku region of northern Japan. As of 1 Jun...
Culture Four Great Tohoku Festivals Elena Lisina Each of the four summer grand festivals of Tohoku region feature different traditions and is decorated in unique way. If to m...
Culture My Favorite Cities of Japan: Sendai Elena Lisina I liked everything in Sendai - its size, greenery, historical sites and Shinto shrines. Most of all, I liked the friendly and...
Activities The Kamaishi Unosumai Tsunami Memorial Museum Malcome Larcens Unosumai is a wonderful part of Kamaishi, named after cormorants that nest nearby. It was also designated as a safe area of r...
Accommodation The Westin Hotel Sendai Michael B If you're looking for a luxury western-style hotel in Sendai, you can't beat the Westin for location and class. The staff wer...
Culture Sendai's Famous Tanabata Matsuri Michael B Tanabata, the festival honoring star-crossed lovers, is a long-held tradition across Japan. However, no city's Tanabata festi...
10 Culture The Sendai International Center Elena Lisina The Sendai International Center is a multi-purpose building hosting all sorts of events including conventions, exhibitions, w...
Culture Spending a Day in Sendai Chris Broad We explore Sendai city and nearby Matsushima Bay for 10 things you can do in the area in just 24 hours!
18 Activities A Trip to Naruko Elena Lisina Arriving at JR Naruko Station you will see kokeshi dolls in the window and inside the station. A region rich with wood is fam...
18 Culture Shichi-Go-San Matsuri Elena Lisina Shiogama Shrine in Miyagi Prefecture is a beautiful place to visit any day, especially on special days like the children's da...
