Activities Spring Valley Ski Resort Andrew Kehoe Spring Valley Ski Resort is a small mountain 40 minutes from downtown Sendai by car. It is also accessible from Izumi-chuo sta..
Winter Sports Ice Skating in Sendai Justin Velgus Ice Rink Sendai is an ice skating rink a ten minute bus ride from the Izumi Chuo Subway Station. It is the only ice rink in th..
Outdoors Tashirojima Cat Island Brian Takahashi Come visit a Cat Island in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. Tashirojima is the place to feed and play with cats, stay in Cat Cabins, and..
Activities Matsushima Boat Cruise Options Dale A. Brown Matsushima offers a variety of cruises to get up close and personal to one of Japan's three most famous scenic views.
Activities A Weekend in Ishinomaki Justin Velgus Ishinomaki is a large coastal city located in Miyagi prefecture. It is often considered one of the most heavily damaged citie..
Activities Sendai Mediatheque Justin Velgus The Sendai Mediatheque is a public use facility including a library, art museum, visual and audio aid services, and event space...
Activities Rairaikyo Gorge in Akiu Justin Velgus Rairaikyo Gorge is a magical 1km hiking trail along the Natori River in Akiu Onsen, near Sendai.
Camping & Trekking Tagajo's Castle Remains Justin Velgus The Taga Castle remains in Tagajo, Miyagi Prefecture date all the way back to the Nara period (710-794). Revisit the northern ..