24 The Snow Monsters of Zao Radica Sooknarine The Snow Monsters of Zao are a major wintertime tourist attraction in Yamagata Prefecture.
Food Cafe de Garçon Laura Welch Perfect for escaping the busy city, Cafe de Garçon is very conveniently located along Jozenji-dori
7 Oga Peninsula at Sunset Dale A. Brown The Oga Peninsula in Akita Prefecture is known for its rich cultural identity, but it also has some spectacular natural beaut...
Activities Memories of Takasago and Yuriage Andrew Woo Visiting the earthquake affected areas along Sendai's coast, little remains but memories. A few shrines, memorials, construct...
12 Kamei Museum Collection Justin Velgus The Kamei Museum Collection is a unique museum featuring a large collection of butterfly specimens and a kokeshi doll exhibit...
15 The Beauty of Shiogama Shrine Radica Sooknarine The history of this shrine dates back some 1200 years. Nature, architecture, and wonder await your visit.
6 Snowy Glory of Matsushima Bay Jerome Lee Matsushima Bay in Miyagi Prefecture, a short train ride from the main JR Sendai Station, is one of Japan's top 3 scenic spots...
Activities Tagajo's Castle Remains Justin Velgus The Taga Castle remains in Tagajo, Miyagi Prefecture date all the way back to the Nara period (710-794). Revisit the northern...
Date Bushotai: Sendai Welcome Squad Laura Welch Sendai wouldn't be here without Date Masamune, so who better to promote tourism in the area? Date Bushotai is a sort of actin...
Beauty & Spa Iwate's Best Kept Secret: Ski Areas Malcome Larcens Iwate's best kept secret: Hachimantai and Shimokura ski resorts.
