Food "Pub The Swan" in Sendai Justin Velgus "Pub The Swan" is a small Irish themed standing bar located in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture across from the Disney Store. It off...
Culture Miyagi Museum of Art Peter Sidell In Sendai in northern Japan's Miyagi prefecture, the Miyagi Museum of Art is what it sounds like, an impressive museum that's...
Accommodation Hotel Almont in Sendai Peter Sidell In the downtown heart of Sendai in northern Japan's Miyagi prefecture, Almont Hotel is a stylish, comfortable and affordable ...
Activities Sanriku Fireworks Competition 2024 Kim The Sanriku Fireworks Competition brings 23 different fireworks companies to Iwate Prefecture to show off their skills in the...
20 Culture Early Autumn in Miyagi Elena Lisina In October, in Miyagi Prefecture, you can see the signs of autumn, admire the autumn flowers and get acquainted with the trad...
Culture The Uesugi Clan Elena Lisina The Uesugi Clan became famous for the motto "Justice". Places connected with the history of the clan include Kawanakajima, Ka...
Activities Odate Rose Festival Kim Rose fan? The annual Odate Rose Festival takes place at the Ishida Rose Garden in Akita, and the event showcases around 500 d...
Culture Shintera: Sendai's Temple Town Justin Velgus The Shintera and Renbo neighborhoods on the east side of Sendai Station are home to dozens of Buddhist temples. Walk, jog, or...
Activities Ashino Park Sakura Festival Kim Aomori's Ashino Park is home to over 2000 cherry trees, and appears on the list of Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots.
Activities Miharu Takizakura in Bloom 2025 Kim There are plenty of arguments to be made about Japan's best cherry blossom viewing spots, and people's favorites will differ ...
