Nightlife Oil Shock Izakaya, Sendai Justin Velgus Oil Shock [油食来 (オイルショック)] is a Japanese style pub in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. With its easy access on Jozenji Ave...
16 1000 Cherry Trees in Winter Takako Sakamoto The winter scenery of the '1000 Cherry Trees at a Glance' along Shiroishi River in Miyagi Prefecture. They look sad in mid wi...
10 A Pagoda and a Cemetery Radica Sooknarine A stroll around Honshiogama Station leads to a cemetery and pagoda on a large hill.
Food Teddy's Diner Laura Welch An under-appreciated restaurant styled after an American diner, which offers juicy burgers and much, much more
13 Culture Aoba Ward Festival Laura Welch The Aoba Ward Festival, not to be confused with the Aoba Festival, is an autumn event that celebrates the culture of the peop...
Nightlife Bee: Dining and Darts Bar Justin Velgus Bee: Dining and Darts Bar is a chain bar found in most major cities in Japan. It provides a great alternative or after party ...
Activities Exotic Sendai Yagiyama Zoological Park Giovanni Rattacaso Yagiyama Zoo is a zoo in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture. With nearly 150 species of animals and a cheap admission rate, it ma...
Nightlife Ceskoya Beer Pub and Live House Justin Velgus Ceskoya is a beer pub and live house located in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. The Czech owner, Lumir, has created an internation...
Activities Sendai Waterworks Museum Justin Velgus The Sendai Waterworks Museum showcases the history and technology of the water system of Sendai. Short hiking trails highligh...
Culture Sendai Tanabata Fireworks Festival 2026 Giovanni Rattacaso 16,000 fireworks light up the sky over the Hirose River every August 5th evening. This is the kickoff for 3 days of Tanabata ...
