9 Activities The Majesty of Matsushima Roger Smith "Most Beautiful Bays in the World" member bay and Three Most Scenic Spots of Japan location encourages a stroll in any weather.
Culture Akita's Miyoshi Shrine Anonymous The Miyoshi Shrine is a shinto shrine built in 673 AD that sees over 800,000 visitors a year. In mid January each year the Mi...
Culture Akita Museum of Art Kim Bergström The Akita Museum of Art plays homage to Tsuguharu Foujita, with a permanent collection tracing his life and works. His Book o...
Accommodation Hotel Richmond Akita Eki-mae Bonson Lam Richmond hotel is one of the top rated hotels with Akita and has the chic factor more commonly associated with the grand four...
15 Food WithDog Dog Cafe in Sendai Justin Velgus WithDog is a dog café and salon located in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. Come with or without your dog, enjoy café food and dess...
Food Retro Dining in Hanamaki Malcome Larcens Marukan department store in Hanamaki is a long established restaurant with big portions and cheap prices
11 Culture Doll Warehouse in Shiroishi Justin Velgus The Doll Warehouse in Shiroishi, Miyagi Prefecture, are actually two Edo era warehouses stuffed full of traditional dolls and...
Activities All-You-Can-Eat Strawberry Picking Sarah Chaney Pick your own fresh strawberries grown with ground coconut instead of soil in planters for easy access, and dip it into conde...
Activities Lake of the Dragon God in Naruko Justin Velgus Katanuma Lake, sometimes known as "Lake of the Dragon God", is a crater lake in Naruko, Miyagi Prefecture formed 1100 years a...
Culture Akita Kanto Festival 2026 Jessica Lin The Kanto Matsuri is also known as the pole lantern festival. It is a Tanabata related celebration in Akita City held annuall...