Festivals Tohoku Kizuna Festival 2026 May 23rd - May 24th The Tohoku Kizuna Festival was initially created to remember the lives lost in the Great East Japan Earthquake. Now, it’s an o..
Culture Immerse Yourself in Ishinomaki’s Seaside Specialties Ryan Noble From manga legends and remembering the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake to mouthwatering seafood, Ishinomaki is a place you'll..
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..
Culture Matsushima Oyster Festival 2027 Early Feb The Matsushima Oyster Festival (Kaki Matsuri) started over 40 years ago, and takes place in the peak of oyster season.
Culture Sendai Tanabata 2026 Aug 6th - Aug 8th Sendai Tanabata Festival held August 6th-8th always delights visitors. The largest Tanabata event in Japan continues to grow in..
Culture Matsushima Foliage Light Up 2026 Late Oct - Late Nov The Matsushima Foliage Light up is a unique event in Japan that gives you the chance to see an illuminated Zen Garden ablaze with..
Culture Zuihoden Mausoleum Built in the 17th century during the Edo period, Zuihoden Mausoleum (瑞鳳殿, Zuihōden) in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture is the resting place of Date Mas..
Culture Experience the Sea’s Blessings in Minamisanriku Veronica Carnevale Known for its mountainous west and oceanside east, Miyagi Prefecture is blessed with a diverse range of nature. The prefecture is..