Activities Shiogama to Matsushima Boat Cruise Eric Thompson A boat cruise around the incredibly scenic pine tree-clad Matsushima Bay via Shiogama to Matsushima.
10 Food Pagu Pagu, Sendai Keith Wyss Pagu Pagu stands for good food and a family like atmosphere. Pagu Pagu offers a range of uncommon but very tasty Japanese dishes;..
14 Culture Yamadera in Winter Alena Eckelmann Yamadera in Winter. Scenic beauty of a mountain temple in snow and ice
Activities Sakurayama Shrine Justin Velgus The Sakurayama Shrine is located a twenty minute walk from Morioka station. From the street it looks unimpressive, but a few hidden..
Activities Kosaka Mining Office Justin Velgus The Kosaka Mining Office in northern Akita Prefecture is an architectural masterpiece with its Renaissance design, popular in the..
Activities Ninja Training and Obstacle Course Justin Velgus The "Field Athletic Center" located near Akita International University is actually a secret ninja training ground. Don't let..
Activities Odaiko Hall, Akita Justin Velgus Since 1989 the Odaiko no Yakata, or the "Odaiko Hall" has been pleasing visitors with its display of international drums. It also..
Culture Sendai City Museum Justin Velgus The Sendai City Museum was established in 1961 in order to preserve and exhibit the over 90,000 artifacts related to the Date Clan,..
