Shopping IKEA Sendai Justin Velgus Steps away from the Nagamachi subway and JR stations is the Swedish self assembly furniture giant IKEA. Great for anyone look...
Sun, Sky, Furusato Mura Imogen Riethmuller Furusato Mura in Tono on a summer day is relaxing and unique, and completely removed from the outside world.
Activities Peony Season at the Sukagawa Peony Garden Kim Bergström Each year during May, the Sukagawa Peony Garden in Fukushima comes alive with around 7000 peony flowers in 290 different vari...
Food Curry Shop Sakaiya, Sendai Justin Velgus Curry Shop Sakaiya (カレーショップ 酒井屋) is a curry restaurant located in the Sun Mall pedestrian mall in Sendai, Miyagi Pr...
Antique Cafe 'Zatto Mukashi' Takako Sakamoto Antique Cafe 'Zatto Mukashi' is a cozy Japanese cafe near Shiroishi River and JR Funaoka Station. It's a great place to take ...
Activities Mt. Eboshi in Fall Malcome Larcens Tohoku is full of great mountains to explore. There is something new to see at every season but fall is particularly beautifu...
Food Daily's Muffin Laura Welch Daily's Muffin is a centrally located store with a lot to offer. Everything looks good, tastes good, and you can enjoy it all...
Activities Anpanman Children's Museum and Mall Justin Velgus The Sendai Children's Anpanman Museum and Mall is a children's paradise filled with playthings, food, shopping, and more. All...
Activities Visiting Sendai Akiu Winery Ritsuko Maro Sendai Akiu Winery, Miyagi Prefecture's only current winery, opened in December 2015. It's first home-grown wine will be read...
Culture Sendai's Tanabatakan Elena Lisina The Tanabatakan is a museum displaying beautiful decorations from the iconic Sendai Tanabata Matsuri. The museum gives visito...
Culture Yokote Kamakura Museum Justin Velgus This museum may be small, but it's not everyday you can see "kamakura" or igloos each and every season.
Culture Shiroishi Festival Reenactment Andrew Checkley Samurai battle to-and-fro across the grounds, traditional Kyudo archers fill the air, arquebuse volleys deafen audiences and ...
Food Yamaya Ryokan's Noodle Shop Bonson Lam This family run eatery serves no nonsense Akita cuisine in a simple setting that is more like your aunt’s kitchen than a temp...
Accommodation Hotel Pearl City Hachinohe Imogen Riethmuller Stay in the comfortable Hotel Pearl City Hachinohe for cozy accommodation and easy access to the JR Hachinohe Line. Be sure t...