17 Mt. Kurikoma Laura Welch In autumn, Mt. Kurikoma lets you hike among the glorious, fiery leaves. Come prepared and enjoy the season!
Activities Tohoku History Museum Justin Velgus The Tohoku History Museum in Tagajo is located next to Kokufutagajo Station. It can be accessed via a 14 minute train ride on...
Accommodation Genmyoan Ryokan Robert Van Egghen Excellent food, a fine view, excellent baths and a warm welcome awaits you at the Genmyoan Ryokan.
Culture Miyakojima, Okinawa Leonora Hawgood Miyakojima - a heavenly tropical island! It's easier to visit than you think!
11 Shopping Yuriage Port Morning Market Andrew Kehoe Yuriage Port Market every Sunday provides culinary and foodie fun for local Japanese and tourists alike. It is located in Nat...
Shopping Naohide Kokeshi in Matsushima Justin Velgus Matsushima Naohide Kokeshi is a specialty shop selling traditional kokeshi dolls in Matsushima, Miyagi Prefecture. You could ...
Activities Miyagi's Annual Snowball Tournament Justin Velgus Miyagi hosts an annual snowball tournament in Kami Town. Winners of the event advance to either the national tournament in Na...
Food Sendai Gyutan: Cow, Tongue... Love Justin Velgus Gyutan, or grilled beef tongue, is a delicacy of Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. First invented after WWII, the food quickly becam...
Activities Shichiri no Watashi in Nagoya Chris Glenn Depicted in the series of woodblock prints by the artist Hiroshige, the 41st station on the Tokaido route was Miya Juku, or S...
