14 Activities The Mysterious Island of Oshima Elena Lisina Oshima is one of the many islands of Matsushima. With a nice bay, sandy beach, and walking trails with views of Matsushima Bay,..
Activities Gozain: Sendai's Volunteer Guides Justin Velgus The GOZAIN Sendai Volunteer English Interpreter and Tour Guide Group provides free tours and interpretation services in Englis..
Activities Exotic Sendai Yagiyama Zoological Park Giovanni Rattacaso Yagiyama Zoo is a zoo in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture. With nearly 150 species of animals and a cheap admission rate, it mak..
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 mo..
Activities Oshika-hanto Caroline Pover Oshika-hanto — a remote peninsula in North East Japan, perfect for weekend retreats or hiking/cycling adventures, while suppor..
Activities Grave Hunting in Kitayama, Sendai Justin Velgus The five temples of Kitayama, Sendai have large cemeteries to explore. Keep a lookout for ancient samurai resting places, Buddhist..
Sports & Fitness Zao Eboshi Ski Resort Andrew Kehoe Miyagi Zao Eboshi is one of four resorts on the East side of the Zao volcanoes in Miyagi. Eboshi boasts a 4,300 meter ski run ..
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 ..