15 Activities Tohoku's Massive Unknown Cave Justin Velgus Abukuma-do Cave is one of the biggest tourist caves in Japan, yet it remains relatively unknown by non-Japanese. For a true adventure,..
Activities Sendai for Free Justin Velgus From drinking to zen meditation, here are the top 10 free activities in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture.
Food The Best Bread in Morioka Justin Velgus Fukuda Pan Bakery is the most popular bakery in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture. It large numbers of locals and tourists for its fluffy..
Planning G7 May Meetings Affect Travel Plans Justin Velgus May 16, 2016 G7 summit meetings continue through May 2016, and in Sept 2016, occassionally causing trouble for tourists with closed attractions..
Culture Matsushima Temple Hall Reopened Justin Velgus Apr 10, 2016 Repairs on the main hall of one of the oldest temples in the Tohoku region is completed in after nearly 7 years.
Culture Yajiro Kokeshi Village and Museum Justin Velgus Close to the now world famous "Fox Village" is the Yajiro Kokeshi Museum in Shiroishi, Miyagi Prefecture. Free admission and option..
10 Shikoku Temples #18 and #19 Justin Velgus Trekking the 18th (Onzan-ji) and 19th (Ritsue-ji) temples of the 88 temple pilgrimage in Shikoku. There is a rest station at Ritsue-ji..
Thai Tourism to Takeoff in Tohoku Justin Velgus Oct 27, 2015 Sendai Vice Deputy Mayor makes courtesy call to Thailand as the region prepares to welcome more tourists from Thailand.