Culture Sendai’s “For Love Or Money” Shrine Justin Velgus Nonaka Shrine is hidden among towering modern buildings in the downtown area of Sendai. People pray here for matchmaking and success..
Culture Sendai’s Hero Yuzuru Hanyu Elena Lisina Sendai is the home city of Olympic figure skating champion Yuzuru Hanyu. Along with historic sites, there are a number of places..
Culture Ishinomaki Fish Market Tom Roseveare Ishinomaki Fish Market is the largest fish market in Japan, acting as a conduit for the Minami-sanriku coastal region – one of..
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..
Culture Tricolore Music Festival 2026 Late Aug The Tricolore Music Festival has been held since 2004 in the central urban area of Ishinomaki City, and it has become a summ..
Culture 77Bank Currency and Banking Museum Justin Velgus Located on the 4th floor inside an actual vault, guarded by security guards and cameras, is the 77Bank Currency and Banking Museum...
Culture 👽 Japan’s “UFO” Style Traffic Signals to Go “Lights... Justin Velgus Around the early 1980s some narrow residential intersections in Japan were equipped with uniquely-shaped traffic signals affectionally..
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,..