Justin Velgus

@justin.velgus

Justin Velgus (ジャスティンベルガス) is a long-term resident and promoter in the Tohoku region. He has been a content producer for JapanTravel.com since 2012 and was the Miyagi Prefecture Regional Partner 2013-2015.

Justin’s over 300 published travel and culture articles come from a background of studying in Akita, teaching English in Miyagi through the JET Program, and working for the government in Fukushima. He lives in the gyutan capital of the world, Sendai.

Justin is an expert in local culture and history. He was the first foreign volunteer at Sendai City Museum and regularly advises the local volunteer guide group GOZAIN , which he is a veteran member, on guiding techniques and hidden locations in the city even locals don't know about. In his free time he enjoys delivering original walking tours, such as his Dark Sendai Tour (ghost tour) or Kokubuncho Mystery Tour (redlight district tour). Justin is also a Certified Sake Professional.

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Top 10 Things To Do in Sendai

The Top 10 very best Sendai City has to offer. Sendai is Miyagi Prefecture's capital and Tohoku's largest city. From n..

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Sendai Daikannon

The Sendai Daikannon statue is currently the world's sixth largest statue, located in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. It stands 100..

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Japan's ''New'' Lowest Mountain

Japan's "New" Lowest Mountain is Hiyoriyama, beating Tenpozan in Osaka as of April 2014.

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Akiu Otaki Falls

Akiu Otaki Falls is one of the three great waterfalls in Japan. Fed from the Natori River, the fall is nestled in a green-filled..

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Yas Imagine Kaiseki

New York trained master chef Yas treats guests to a fantastic kaiseki buffet, "afternoon tea" with sushi, and mouthwatering creations...

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Nihongami Beauty Parlor Sawada

Kyoto-trained expert geisha and maiko hairdresser based in Sendai now offers the rare chance to live your Japanese fantasy. Add..

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Sendai Royal Park Hotel

A European style inspired hotel with all the class, charm, and professionalism of any other luxury hotel. An increasing number of..

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Yamadera Retro Hall Museum

Take a break from climbing those stairs for a free tea and history break.

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Loople Sendai Sightseeing Bus

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The cheapest and most convenient way to travel Sendai is the Loople Sendai tourist bus. Covering almost every notable tourist ..

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Hotel Metropolitan Sendai

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Treat yourself to luxury and the highest level of hospitality at the Hotel Metropolitan Sendai

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Fukushima Burger Summit, Koori Town

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Do you prefer your burger filled with beef, fish, pork, lamb, deer, or ice cream? The Fukushima Burger Summit hosts the most innovative..

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