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...
Food Sampling Croquette at Asaichi Akemi Miura The Asahiichi Market is a local fish and produce market in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. A croquette shop is very popular and se...
Culture Chuguji Temple National Treasure Exhibition 2020-2021 Kim Bergström A special exhibition taking place at the Miyagi Museum of Art looks at the treasures of Nara's Chūgū-ji Temple. This will be ...
Nightlife Ernie's Bar in Sendai Justin Velgus Ernie's Bar in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture is a local legend. Owned by an expat right out of London, Ernie welcomes foreigners ...
Culture Sendai Tanabata Museum Justin Velgus The Sendai Tanabata Museum in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture displays Tanabata Festival decorations year round. It is located next...
Culture Popular Japanese Mascots and Characters Elena Lisina You'll come across many curious characters and mascots when walking along Japanese streets. While many are familiar to all, s...
Transportation Marine Gate Shiogama and the Views of Matsushima Elena Lisina The most convenient way to observe the picturesque Matsushima Islands is to take a cruise boat from Marine Gate Shiogama.
Taste the Tohoku Region in Tokyo Tom Roseveare Tokyo's Marunouchi area is welcoming the Tohoku region to Tokyo from mid-September, introducing its famous products and regio...
24 Activities Late Spring in Japan Elena Lisina In late spring, flower festivals are not only held all over Japan but you can also relax on the coast, as well as visit a num...
Culture Shiroishi Castle Michael B There are many great castles in Japan, and while Shiroishi castle can’t match up to the scale of some of Japan's most famous ...
