13 Festivals Shibata Sakura Festa - Castle Park Takako Sakamoto Every year in cherry blossom season, they hold the 'Shibata Sakura Festival' at the Funaoka Castle Park in Miyagi prefecture...
11 Historical Three Years After That Day: Arahama Justin Velgus Arahama is a village that was destroyed by the March 11th, 2011 earthquake and tsunami. For those seeking to see the affects o..
Culture Shiroishi Castle, Miyagi Brian Sealey For the samurai enthusiast in Sendai, this is the place for you.
13 Gardens & Parks Shibata Sakura Festa - Riverbank Takako Sakamoto Every year in cherry blossom season, they hold the 'Shibata Sakura Festival' in Shibata town in Miyagi prefecture. Surprisingly,..
Culture Nihongami Beauty Parlor Sawada Justin Velgus Kyoto-trained expert geisha and maiko hairdresser based in Sendai now offers the rare chance to live your Japanese fantasy. Add..
Culture Sendai's Octopus Temple Justin Velgus The Tako Yakushi-do Temple (literally “Octopus Yakushi Hall”) is located alongside the Butai Hachiman Shrine in the Nagamachi ..
9 Temples & Shrines Sendai's Zuihoden Mausoleum Stefanus Husin Zuihoden is the mausoleum of the first feudal lord of Sendai. Its mausoleums feature rare Momoyama style architecture in a set..