Culture Solar Agripark in Fukushima Sarah Chaney Where five houses had been swept away in the tsunami five years ago, now stands Fukushima Solar Agripark dedicated to teaching future..
Food Miyanobori Chanko Nabe Restaurant Justin Velgus Miyanobori is a chanko nabe restaurant located in a side street of Sun Mall pedestrian arcade in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture.
Culture Bunny Shrine in Sendai Justin Velgus A mix of Shinto, Buddhism, and rabbit, an almost forgotten 400 year old shrine delights adventerous travelers with cute bunny images...
Culture Hanamaki Souminsai 2026 Friday - Jan 2nd The Hanamaki Souminsai is held every year on January 2nd at the Koshio shrine on Mount Koshio.
6 Shirabu Hot Springs in Yamagata - 1 Sarah Chaney Visiting a hot spring that has been in business for over 700 years. Considered a secluded and little-known place, I visited Shirabu..
Culture Animate Anime in Akita Bonson Lam Animate is an Aladdin’s cave of treasures, a complete one stop shop for anime, comics and games. Founded in 1983 in Ikebukuro,..
10 Culture Tenth Day New Year's Market Danielle Markewicz Tenth Day New Year's Market, plenty of good luck charms to buy for the new year in Aizu Wakamatsu!
Culture St. Anna's Garden in Fukushima City Sarah Chaney Just outside of Fukushima City is a quaint little area on a hill with shops, a microbrewery, restaurants and a wedding chapel. Stop..
