Activities Zao Sumikawa Snow Park Andrew Kehoe Zao Sumikawa is a popular snow park for snowboarders and tourists who want to see the famous Zao snow monsters.
Culture Matsushima Oyster Festival 2024-2025 Andrew Kehoe The Matsushima Oyster Festival (Kaki Matsuri) started over 40 years ago, and takes place in the peak of oyster season.
Nightlife Kakoiya Sendai Justin Velgus Kakoiya is a restaurant steps away from Sendai station. It specializes in grilled items and sashimi, plus it boasts an extens...
Food Kent: Cookies with a Japanese Twist Laura Welch Sendai`s Kent has delicious cookies in more flavors than you can imagine!
Culture Ogawara Cherry Blossom Festival Andrew Kehoe Funaoka Castle Park is home to an awesome view of over 1000 cherry trees that line the Shiroishi river in the Ogawara area of...
Accommodation Matsushima Hotel Sohkan Justin Velgus Hotel Sohkan is a great hotel, especially for families, in Matsushima, Miyagi Prefecture. The four floor hotel comes with con...
Activities Miyagi's Annual Snowball Tournament Justin Velgus Miyagi hosts an annual snowball tournament in Kami Town. Winners of the event advance to either the national tournament in Na...
15 Activities Neko Cafe Aikyatto Justin Velgus Neko Cafe Aikyatto is a cat cafe in downtown Sendai outside Hiroseidori Exit 1. The cafe is open 11am-8pm on weekdays, 10am-8...
Food Sendai-ko Ramen Laura Welch Sendai-ko is Sendai's own ramen chain restaurant. The Ayashi store of the Miyagi-based ramen chain is overshadowed by its nei...
Activities Matsushima Boat Cruise Options Dale A. Brown Matsushima offers a variety of cruises to get up close and personal to one of Japan's three most famous scenic views.
