Nightlife Ajidokoro Touya: Local Dining Laura Welch An izakaya with some of the most delicious food and drink that the region has to offer in a more intimate setting.
Activities Sendai International Half Marathon 2024 Justin Velgus Each May 10,000 runners take to the streets to participate in Sendai's International Half Marathon. The festivities are best ...
Nightlife Sendai's Asakusa Laura Welch Formerly lumber dealers, then a shopping street, Sendai's Asakusa is now mainly home to izakayas and bars. It's a different t...
Food Cha Cha Japanese Dining Laura Welch A relaxing Japanese dining experience without too much formality.
Culture Matsushima's Godaido Temple James Rodrigues Godaido Temple is a scenic and serene island stop you should make on your tour of Matsushima Bay
13 Culture Shibata Sakura Festa - Castle Park Takako Sakamoto Every year in cherry blossom season, they hold the 'Shibata Sakura Festival' at the Funaoka Castle Park in Miyagi prefecture.
Shopping Naohide Kokeshi in Matsushima Justin Velgus Matsushima Naohide Kokeshi is a specialty shop selling traditional kokeshi dolls in Matsushima, Miyagi Prefecture. You could ...
10 Culture Explore Sendai Yagiyama Zoological Park Justin Velgus Yagiyama Zoological Park is a zoo in Sendai. The zoo is located on top of Yagiyama in Sendai, about a 30 minute bus ride from...
11 Culture Three Years After That Day: Arahama Justin Velgus Arahama is a village that was destroyed by the March 11th, 2011 earthquake and tsunami. For those seeking to see the affects ...
8 Activities 1000 Cherry Trees at a Glance Takako Sakamoto '1000 Cherry Trees at a glance' along Shiroishi River in Miyagi. The beautiful scenery of 1000 cherry trees linin the banks o...