Culture The Monk, the Wanderer, and the Dead Justin Velgus Toukou-ji Temple (東光寺) is a temple dating back to the 9th century, founded by famous priest Ennin (Jikaku Daishi). Visited ..
13 Festivals Aoba Ward Festival Laura Welch The Aoba Ward Festival, not to be confused with the Aoba Festival, is an autumn event that celebrates the culture of the people..
Historical Shiroishi Oni Kajuro Festival Andrew Checkley The small but perfectly built Shiroishi Castle makes for a pleasant trip all year round, though it comes to life as at no other..
Culture Shonen Ashibe Exhibition 2021 Mar 20th - May 30th 2021 Past Event A special event taking place at the Ishinomori Manga Museum looks at a variety of works from "Shonen Ashibe", a serialized comedy..
Culture Chuguji Temple National Treasure Exhibition 2020-2021 Nov 12th 2020 - Jan 12th 2021 Past Event A special exhibition taking place at the Miyagi Museum of Art looks at the treasures of Nara's Chūgū-ji Temple. This will ..
Culture "Tenpyo Roman-kan" Gold Museum Justin Velgus The “Tenpyo Roman-kan”（天平ろまん館）is a museum that introduces the history and culture of Japan’s gold, which was first dis..
11 Festivals Aoba Festival in Photos Laura Welch Aoba Festival is Sendai's biggest and most lively festival, held over a weekend in May. There's traditional dancing, performances,..
Culture Hougensan Seirin-ji Temple, Miyagi Justin Velgus Hougensan Seirin-ji Temple is a Shinshu sect temple located in Shiroishi City, Miyagi Prefecture. The temple was founded by a retainer..
