Museums Sendai City Museum Justin Velgus The Sendai City Museum was established in 1961 in order to preserve and exhibit the over 90,000 artifacts related to the Date Clan,..
Culture Shiroishi Castle Michael B There are many great castles in Japan, and while Shiroishi castle can’t match up to the scale of some of Japan's most famo..
Museums Zuigan-ji Temple in Matsushima Andrew Kehoe Zuigan-ji is a Buddhist temple that was restored by Date Masumune. It is located in Matsushima which is considered to be 1 of ..
Culture The Special Feeling at Osaki Hachimangu Elena Lisina A visit to an old shrine during the evening can create a special feeling of peace and a relief from the daily worries of life. One..
Culture Bunny Shrine in Sendai Justin Velgus A mix of Shinto, Buddhism, and rabbit, an almost forgotten 400 year old shrine delights adventerous travelers with cute bunny images...
Culture Michinoku Yosakoi 2026 Mid Oct The third-largest Yosakoi festival in Japan, Michinoku Yosakoi features dozens of groups all over Sendai. It's colorful, energetic..
Culture Shiogama Seafood Wholesale Market Akemi Miura The Shiogama Seafood Wholesale Market sells freshly caught fish and seafood to the public from early morning hours to the afte..
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..