Culture The One-Eyed Dragon, Date Masamune Elena Lisina There are numerous places in Sendai associated with the One-Eyed Dragon Date Masamune, founder of Sendai City.
Culture Sumo Practice in Dazaifu Isamu Yoneda Hidden behind Dazaifu's main sites, is a lesser known one where men train their special art everyday to the point of brutal..
Culture Itokawa Promenade Sakura Festival 2025 Early Jan - Early Feb The scenic Itokawa Promenade in the center of Atami City is famous for its early-blooming Atamizakura, which color the area with..
Culture Fall Illumination Shinrin Park 2024 Mid - Late Nov Fall foliage night illumination event at Shinrin Park. The massive park opens its central gate on weekends for an evening walk where..
Historical The Ruins of Takeda Castle Bryan Baier Built in 1441 on the summit of a 1,000-foot mountain, the ruins of Takeda Castle cover an area a quarter of a mile in length and..
Historical Kyu Asakura House in Daikanyama David Hallman A traditional home and garden in the midst of Daikanyama's chic shopping
Culture Kanazawa Handmade Marche 2024 Late Sep - Early Oct The Kanazawa Handmade Marche is a celebration of crafts, food, and more, with approximately 1000 booths set to be present at the..
Culture Find Out What Miyajima Has to Offer JJ Walsh Miyajima island is an island with a stunning floating shrine, giant tori gate and is a world heritage protected site. Top sightseeing..