Culture Guide to Visiting Zao Fox Village Rebecca Daum Zao Fox Village is filled with over 100 animals and 6 different types of foxes in Shiroishi, Miyagi Prefecture.
Culture Sendai Daikannon Justin Velgus The Sendai Daikannon statue is currently the world's sixth largest statue, located in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. It stands 100..
11 Gardens & Parks Michinoku Park Rebecca Daum Michinoku Park has beautiful scenery, flowers, boating, and historical houses. It is a great place for a picnic or to spend the..
Culture Entsuin Temple The Entsuin Temple was built next to Matsushima's main temple, the Zuiganji Temple, in 1647 to house the mausoleum of Date Mitsumune, son of the ruling..
Culture Top 10 Things To Do in Sendai Justin Velgus The Top 10 very best Sendai City has to offer. Sendai is Miyagi Prefecture's capital and Tohoku's largest city. From n..
Festivals Sendai Tanabata Fireworks Festival Early Aug 16,000 fireworks light up the sky over the Hirose River every August 5th evening. This is the kickoff for 3 days of Tanabata F..
Culture Sendai's Pageant of Starlight Mid Dec - Mid Jan The Sendai Pageant of Starlight is one of Japan's biggest winter illumination displays. Each year from early December thro..
Traditional Japan Kokeshi Museum, Naruko Onsen Anna van Dyk The kokeshi doll is one of Japan's most beloved traditional crafts, and at this museum you can find out more about their history,..