Activities Winter at Zao Fox Village Brian Takahashi On Mt. Zao near the Kawarago Dam in Miyagi Prefecture sits an animal reserve specializing in foxes known as Fox Village.
Culture Ishinomaki Fish Market Tom Roseveare Ishinomaki Fish Market is the largest fish market in Japan, acting as a conduit for the Minami-sanriku coastal region – one o...
12 Activities 'Ganbarō Ishinomaki' & Tsunagu-kan Tom Roseveare The 'Ganbarō Ishinomaki' sign in the coastal Minamihama area is an important stop on any visit to Ishinomaki.
Activities Riding the Horse's Back Brian Takahashi Uma no Se is a narrow peninsula jutting out into the Matsushima Bay. It’s located between the cities of Shiogama and Matsushi...
13 Activities Nametsu Waterfall Justin Velgus Nametsu Waterfall (滑津大滝) in Shichikashuku Town is considered one of the top 10 waterfalls in Miyagi Prefecture. At the b...
Area Zao Tom Roseveare Zao is a mountainous region located in south-west Miyagi – perhaps best known for the beautiful Okama crater located close to...
Accommodation Uchi Guesthouse Brian Takahashi Uchi guesthouse is an amazing place to stay in Matsushima in Miyagi Prefecture. Not only are the prices significantly less th...
Activities Ishinomaki Community & Info Center Tom Roseveare Ishinomaki Community & Info Center (ICIC) was opened to provide a space to help inform and educate visitors about the ongoing...
16 Activities A Day Trip to Minamisanriku Roger Smith Among other sites in Minamisanriku, a visitor can enjoy a vegetarian lunch at the Sansankan, the dramatic rocks of Kamiwariza...
Nightlife Ernie's Bar in Sendai Justin Velgus Ernie's Bar in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture is a local legend. Owned by an expat right out of London, Ernie welcomes foreigners ...
