Area Zao Tom Roseveare Zao is a mountainous region located in south-west Miyagi – perhaps best known for the beautiful Okama crater located close to...
Accommodation Uchi Guesthouse Brian Takahashi Uchi guesthouse is an amazing place to stay in Matsushima in Miyagi Prefecture. Not only are the prices significantly less th...
Celebrating the Freedom of Restraint in Tsuruoka Aude Beaumond Celebrating the Freedom of Restraint in Tsuruoka Savoring devotion to truly local cuisine
Transportation Getting From Tokyo to Akita Ben Bloch A brief guide to various transportation options from Tokyo to Akita and back.
Activities Ishinomaki Community & Info Center Tom Roseveare Ishinomaki Community & Info Center (ICIC) was opened to provide a space to help inform and educate visitors about the ongoing...
16 Activities A Day Trip to Minamisanriku Roger Smith Among other sites in Minamisanriku, a visitor can enjoy a vegetarian lunch at the Sansankan, the dramatic rocks of Kamiwariza...
Activities Aomori's Hypnotizing Lake Giovanni Perez Do you believe in magic? How about being hypnotized? Come to Aomori to check out Lake Juniko's (Aoike) blue pond and become a...
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 ...
12 Activities Zao's Rare Winter Landscape 2015 Justin Velgus Even with a warm 2015 winter, the Zao "Snow Monsters" returned to the delight or skiiers and tourists.
Culture Yokote Kamakura Festival 2027 Japan Travel Every February, Akita's Yokote transforms into a fairytale landscape dotted with igloo-like structures in a festival dating b...
