Activities Sendai Waterworks Museum Justin Velgus The Sendai Waterworks Museum showcases the history and technology of the water system of Sendai. Short hiking trails highlight..
14 The Moai of Minamisanriku Justin Velgus The town of Minamisanriku in Miyagi Prefecture has a large number of moai statues usually only found on Easter Island.
Nightlife Kyoto Sake Tasting at Aburacho Justin Velgus The Fushimi area of Kyoto has a total of 19 sake breweries and sake stores lining the streets, each with their own brews and p..
Culture Nison Temple, Kyoto: Origins 2 of 2 Justin Velgus The nine dragon-headed water god Kuzuryu and lucky god Benzaiten seemed to have fused together. According to Japanese history,..
Manga Trains Return to Ishinomaki Justin Velgus May 29, 2015 After 4 years of repair work following the Great East Japan Earthquake, the Senseki Line and Senseki-Tohoku Line, along with t..
Hirosaki Castle to be Relocated Justin Velgus May 8, 2015 Hirosaki Castle in Aomori Prefecture is to be relocated in 2015 to begin a ten year repair project of the castle walls.
16 Hell and Heaven: Osorezan Justin Velgus Osorezan is considered one of the most sacred places in the Tohoku region. It's gray and barren landscape is said to resem..