Justin Velgus

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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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Thai Massage Sabaidee and Tea

Sabaidee and Tea (サバイディ＆ティー) is a specialty Thai massage parlor in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. With aroma oil and foot..

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Fox Village in Zao

Zao Kitsune Mura is a "village" filled with a large number of free roaming foxes near Shiroishi in Miyagi Prefecture. Loads of..

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Culture

The Stone Lanterns of Kasuga Shrine

The Kasuga Shrine has its own place in Japanese history, but to the average traveler is it hard to ignore the 3000 plus lanterns..

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Culture

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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Culture

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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Culture

Yamadera Retro Hall Museum

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

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Fukushima Burger Summit, Koori Town

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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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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Sendai's Only Stamp and Coin Shop

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Appropriately located in Sendai's historic department store Fujisaki, this small shop is the only one in the city that specializes..

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Aomori's Hypnotizing Lake

Giovanni Perez

Do you believe in magic? How about being hypnotized? Come to Aomori to check out Lake Juniko's (Aoike) blue pond and become..

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Riding the Horse's Back

Brian Takahashi

Uma no Se is a narrow peninsula jutting out into the Matsushima Bay. It’s located between the cities of Shiogama and Matsushim..

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