16 Culture Joen-ji and Surrounding Streets Joe Robinson Joen-ji is a picturesque and unremarkable temple, overlooked by some of... Listening to the wind shaking the wooden sotoba grave markers and dislodging
Festivals Sendai Violin and Piano Competition Justin Velgus May 23, 2016 The Sendai International Music Competition has returned to Sendai with its popular violin and piano performances 21 May-June 26.
Museums Golden Pharaohs and Pyramids Exhibit Justin Velgus Apr 28, 2016 From April 22 (Fri) to June 26 (Sun), Sendai City Museum is hosting the Golden Pharaohs and Pyramids Exhibit.
Culture Junkudo Book and Comic Store Bonson Lam Junkudo Book and Comics is one of the largest bookshops in Akita.
Museums Teshima Art Museum and Cafe Bonson Lam Teshima Art Museum was born from the visions of Rei Naito and the architect Ryue Nishizawa as part of the 2010 Setouchi Triennale of Art.
Gardens & Parks Matsu no Shitaya and Garden Jemma King After a long rejuvenating walk up to Mt Inari consider visiting Matsu no Shitaya and Garden to rest.
8 Temples & Shrines Lake Onuma and Akagi Shrine Cathy Cawood Red shrine and bridge in beautiful Gunma scenery
Temples & Shrines Struggles through Life and Death Justin Velgus Beloved writer, teacher, vegetarian, and social activist, Kenji Miyazawa lived a colorful life.