Activities One Day Exploring Sakata, Yamagata Julie Sergent Prepare your backpack, and get ready for more adventure! Marvel at the surprises you'll find in the city of Sakata, Yamagata ...
Activities Mount Goyo, the Top of Iwate Malcome Larcens A picturesque plateau in the heart of Iwate, Mount Goyo is also full of wild deer and other animals.
11 Transportation Cat Stationmaster at Ashinomaki Onsen Tom Roseveare Meet 'Love', the cat stationmaster at Ashinomaki Onsen Station, in Fukushima's Aizu-wakamatsu region. Love took on the honora...
9 Food Japanese Dining in Fukushima City Sandra Isaka In Fukushima, enjoy a tasty Japanese meal at Kinu-no-sato, dine on delicious baumkuchen delicacies & shop for Japanese souven...
11 Culture Rainy Day at Fukushima's Jorakuen Sandra Isaka Jorakuen is a traditional Japanese garden in Fukushima City that was designed and built by a master gardener who worked in Ky...
11 Food Fukushima City's Restaurant Yamu Sandra Isaka Enjoy an amazing Japanese 'fusion' lunch at Yamu, which is housed in a gorgeous 220-year-old home overlooking a small garden ...
Activities Watching a Baseball Game: Rakuten Eagles @ Kobo Stadium Sarah Chaney Tips and tricks on how to get the best out of a baseball game in Japan at Kobo Stadium in Miyagi Prefecture, home of the Raku...
Beauty & Spa Using the Akiu Day Trip Hot Springs Justin Velgus The hot spring resort Akiu outside Sendai has a number of day trip plan options. Access and how to tips here.
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...
Food "Come and Get It!" Chinese Food Justin Velgus Tabenioide Ryuuhou (たべにおいで 龍宝) is a popular Chinese restaurant in Akiu, Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. Its interesting si...