12 Activities Cherry Blossoms in Sendai Nishikoen Justin Velgus Nishikoen Park is a a famous spot for cherry blossom viewing in Sendai. It can be reached by a fifteen minute walk from Hiros...
Food Oden Restaurant Sankichi Justin Velgus Oden Sankichi is a restaurant in Sendai's entertainment district that has been serving up oden for decades. The interior feat...
Food Date no Gyutan Laura Welch Gyutan is one of Sendai's specialties. Don't be put off by the fact that it's cow tongue - prepared with professional skill, ...
Activities Kyohei Fujita Glass Museum Justin Velgus The Kyohei Fujita Glass Museum in Matsushima showcases the masterpieces of the late glass artist Kyohei Fujita. His unique d...
Beauty & Spa Yumeguri Kairo Hand Bath Justin Velgus Yumeguri Kairo Hand Bath is a hot spring mineral water bath for your hands. The hot pool of water rests inside a long buildin...
Activities Sendai Yagiyama Zoological Park Rebecca Daum Located in Sendai, Yagiyama Zoo is a cheap, but enjoyable place to see various animals play and swim.
Shopping Marine Gate Shiogama Justin Velgus The Shiogama Marine complex offers food, ferry service, shopping, and a great view. Not far from the station, it is somewhere...
Food Kawai Tei: Traditional Fast Food Laura Welch Healthy, delicious and fresh food for a busy traveler, conveniently located within a few minutes of Rikuzen-Ochiai station.
Activities Driving the Tsunami-affected Areas Justin Velgus It has been three years since the Great East Japan Earthquake, but some scars are permanent. Along the coasts of Miyagi Prefe...
13 Culture Fall at Entsuin Garden Andrew Kehoe Entsuin Garden is a large beautiful zen garden and crafts museum adjacent to Zuigan-ji in Matsushima.
