10 Culture Aoba Festival Suzume Odori Justin Velgus The Suzume Odori, or Sparrow Dance, is a traditional dance of Sendai. Each spring 2000 dancers take to the streets to perform...
Culture Matsushima Foliage Light Up 2024 Melissa Hill The Matsushima Foliage Light up is a unique event in Japan that gives you the chance to see an illuminated Zen Garden ablaze ...
12 Shopping Sendai Asakusa at Night Justin Velgus Sendai Asakusa is a stand alone street easily missed by passerby even though it is steps away from Kitasendai subway station....
Transportation JR Matsushimakaigan Station James Rodrigues Dying to see Matsushima? Take the Senseki Line to beautiful Matsushimakaigan Station! Mastushimakaigan station is about a 40 ...
11 Culture Funaoka Castle Park, Miyagi Takako Sakamoto Located 30 minutes from JR Sendai Station, Funaoka Castle Park is famous for its cherry trees and views of Mt. Zao, and 1,000...
Food 38mitsubachi Laura Welch Join the latest Japanese food trend - pancakes! This specialized cafe offers both sweet and savory options, made with butterm...
Culture Exploring Zuihoden Laura Welch A beautiful monument to mark the resting place of Sendai's founder, Date Masamune, surrounded by nature that marks the passin...
Food Kourakuen Ramen Laura Welch A ramen chain with its root in the Tohoku area that offers low prices and a pleasant atmosphere.
Transportation JR Naruko-Onsen Station Justin Velgus JR Naruko-Onsen Station is accessed by the Rikuu East Line. It is a local hang out spot thanks to its lounge facilities and h...
11 Culture Michinoku Park Rebecca Daum Michinoku Park has beautiful scenery, flowers, boating, and historical houses. It is a great place for a picnic or to spend t...
