11 Museums Doll Warehouse in Shiroishi Justin Velgus The Doll Warehouse in Shiroishi, Miyagi Prefecture, are actually two Edo era warehouses stuffed full of traditional dolls and some..
16 Culture The Warehouses of Kawaramachi Justin Velgus The Kawaramachi neighborhood of Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture is one of the city's few neighborhoods where you can see century-old..
Traditional Sendai Toshogu Shrine and Market Justin Velgus The Toshogu shrine in Sendai was built by the Date clan to honor Ieyasu Tokugawa. It has several cultural properties and hosts an..
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 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..
14 Culture The Japanese Garden Elena Lisina To enjoy the Japanese garden, one needs to understand its essence and traditions. In a garden, monks create a miniature image of..
10 Culture The Sendai International Center Elena Lisina The Sendai International Center is a multi-purpose building hosting all sorts of events including conventions, exhibitions, workshops..
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...