Culture Sendai Toshogu Shrine and Market Justin Velgus The Toshogu shrine in Sendai was built by the Date clan to honor Ieyasu Tokugawa. It has several cultural properties and host...
Culture Nagoya Castle Ruins Nagoya Castle Ruins—not to be confused with Aichi Prefecture’s Nagoya Castle—is located in Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture. Th...
Activities A Weekend in Ishinomaki Justin Velgus Ishinomaki is a large coastal city located in Miyagi prefecture. It is often considered one of the most heavily damaged citi...
Planning Michinoku Coastal Trail Tops List of World's Best Hikes Kim Bergström The Michinoku Coastal Trail has been ranked first on the "10 Great Walking Trails of the World" list by Fodor's Travel, placi...
Food Shikairo Mandy Bartok At Shikairo, enjoy champon noodles at their place of birth with beautiful views over Nagasaki Bay.
Nightlife Seaside Café Jammin’ Tristan Scholze Seaside surf and reggae cafe with great views and food on the north coast of Saga Prefecture.
Transportation JR Matsushimakaigan Station James Rodrigues Dying to see Matsushima? Take the Senseki Line to beautiful Matsushimakaigan Station! Mastushimakaigan station is about a 40 ...
Accommodation Tendo Central Hotel Hannah Warren This business hotel is the most convenient place to stay in Tendo.
Culture Hirado Castle Mandy Bartok Hirado castle, a modern reconstruction with 300 year old gates, stands on a hill high above the port of Hirado, where old Eur...
