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...
Activities Dinosaur Hall of Nihonmatsu Justin Velgus The Dinosaur Hall is a scary and aging hall full of plus-sized dinosaurs and animals. Located inside the Tohoku Safari Park, ...
Activities Picking Mountain Vegetables Tomoaki Sato Picking mountain vegetables for dinner? Sansai treasure hunting in the Yamagata mountains
The Tanesashi Coast Promenade Imogen Riethmuller Spend a few hours strolling along the Tanesashi Coast Promenade in Hachinohe. Follow the Promenade over rugged cliffs, smooth...
Food Spinners [Closed] Laura Welch The narrower, smaller sister restaurant to Middle Mix, Spinners is a great place for a Turkish snack. Fans of falafel will no...
Banzan Daibaiji Zen Temple Hike Yuri Sasano Banzan mountain is considered a sacred place, as it is a resting-place for the prominent Zen monk, Ungo-zenji. This area is a...
Grilling Oysters in Shiogama Tom Roseveare Grilling Matsushima oysters at Shiogama's wholesale fish market.
Culture Japanese Glass Craft Pioneers 2020 Kim Bergström "Japanese Glass Craft Pioneers" is a special exhibition taking place at the Koriyama City Museum of Art until November 23rd. ...
Culture Joeizan Kessan-ji Temple, Miyagi Justin Velgus Joeizan Kessan-ji Temple is a temple located in Shiroishi City in southern Miyagi Prefecture. It is considered the family tem...
Activities Sakanamachi Park in Sendai Justin Velgus Sakanamachi Park is a small park located in central Sendai steps away from the shopping arcades. It is ideal for relaxing wit...
Food Wabi-ichi, Sendai NC Wabi-ichi is a jewel of a restaurant situated in the heart of Sendai City: great food, lovely setting, and a welcoming and tr...
Culture Yamagata City Tour Hannah Warren The cheapest way to see Yamagata City; a ¥300 all day bus pass!
Activities Sendai Science Museum Justin Velgus The Sendai Science Museum is a great outing for the family or those looking for interactive learning. English signs, pamphlet...
Transportation JR Odate Station Jeremy Yap JR Odate sits on the Ou line from Akita Station with Hachiko the dog guarding over the station.
Culture Sendai International Center Justin Velgus The Sendai International Center is a modern facility that exists for the purpose of international and intellectual exchange. ...
