15 Food WithDog Dog Cafe in Sendai Justin Velgus WithDog is a dog café and salon located in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. Come with or without your dog, enjoy café food and dess...
11 Culture Doll Warehouse in Shiroishi Justin Velgus The Doll Warehouse in Shiroishi, Miyagi Prefecture, are actually two Edo era warehouses stuffed full of traditional dolls and...
Activities Lake of the Dragon God in Naruko Justin Velgus Katanuma Lake, sometimes known as "Lake of the Dragon God", is a crater lake in Naruko, Miyagi Prefecture formed 1100 years a...
Culture Yajiro Kokeshi Mura Elena Lisina Yajiro Kokeshi Mura is an interesting place where one can watch the process of making a Kokeshi doll and also learn about its...
Nightlife Night Life in Kokubunchô, Sendai Julie Sergent You think the Tohoku region is calm and serene? Think again! From the sunset, Kokubunchô comes to life and animates the city ...
Activities Watching a Baseball Game: Rakuten Eagles @ Kobo Stadium Sarah Chaney Tips and tricks on how to get the best out of a baseball game in Japan at Kobo Stadium in Miyagi Prefecture, home of the Raku...
Beauty & Spa Using the Akiu Day Trip Hot Springs Justin Velgus The hot spring resort Akiu outside Sendai has a number of day trip plan options. Access and how to tips here.
Culture The Monk, the Wanderer, and the Dead Justin Velgus Toukou-ji Temple (東光寺) is a temple dating back to the 9th century, founded by famous priest Ennin (Jikaku Daishi). Visited...
Food "Come and Get It!" Chinese Food Justin Velgus Tabenioide Ryuuhou (たべにおいで 龍宝) is a popular Chinese restaurant in Akiu, Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. Its interesting si...
