Culture Popular Japanese Mascots and Characters Elena Lisina You'll come across many curious characters and mascots when walking along Japanese streets. While many are familiar to all, s...
Transportation Marine Gate Shiogama and the Views of Matsushima Elena Lisina The most convenient way to observe the picturesque Matsushima Islands is to take a cruise boat from Marine Gate Shiogama.
Taste the Tohoku Region in Tokyo Tom Roseveare Tokyo's Marunouchi area is welcoming the Tohoku region to Tokyo from mid-September, introducing its famous products and regio...
24 Activities Late Spring in Japan Elena Lisina In late spring, flower festivals are not only held all over Japan but you can also relax on the coast, as well as visit a num...
Culture Shiroishi Castle Michael B There are many great castles in Japan, and while Shiroishi castle can’t match up to the scale of some of Japan's most famous ...
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...
Food Sampling Croquette at Asaichi Akemi Miura The Asahiichi Market is a local fish and produce market in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. A croquette shop is very popular and se...
Food Uemachi Japanese Restaurant Bonson Lam It is said that we first eat with our eyes, and the appetisers served in three round closhes resembling Temari, a handcrafted...
Activities Matsushima Oyster & Sake Festival 2016 Justin Velgus This weekend Matsushima, reknown as one of the 3 most scenic spots of Japan, will host its 38th annual oyster festival on Sun...
Area Ishinomaki Tom Roseveare Ishinomaki is a large city located along the eastern coast of Miyagi prefecture. Whilst considered to be one of the most heav...
