Activities Oshika-hanto Caroline Pover Oshika-hanto — a remote peninsula in North East Japan, perfect for weekend retreats or hiking/cycling adventures, while suppo...
Food Itou Shouten Ramen Laura Welch Ochiai has so many ramen shops, how do you stand out? Itou Shouten has decided to aim for a slightly different customer base:...
Food Atorie Cafe Laura Welch A small, local cafe where friendly conversation has been on the menu for over 30 years.
Food Cafe de Garçon Laura Welch Perfect for escaping the busy city, Cafe de Garçon is very conveniently located along Jozenji-dori
12 Kamei Museum Collection Justin Velgus The Kamei Museum Collection is a unique museum featuring a large collection of butterfly specimens and a kokeshi doll exhibit...
16 Miyagi's Hotel Harada in Sakura Takako Sakamoto Located just in front of JR Funaoka Station, Miyagi's Hotel Harada in Sakura becomes a tourist base when Shibata Sakura Festi...
15 The Beauty of Shiogama Shrine Radica Sooknarine The history of this shrine dates back some 1200 years. Nature, architecture, and wonder await your visit.
Activities Japan's ''New'' Lowest Mountain Justin Velgus Japan's "New" Lowest Mountain is Hiyoriyama, beating Tenpozan in Osaka as of April 2014.
Date Bushotai: Sendai Welcome Squad Laura Welch Sendai wouldn't be here without Date Masamune, so who better to promote tourism in the area? Date Bushotai is a sort of actin...
13 Culture Aoba Ward Festival Laura Welch The Aoba Ward Festival, not to be confused with the Aoba Festival, is an autumn event that celebrates the culture of the peop...
