Activities Asamushi Aquarium Justin Velgus The Asamushi Aquarium in Aomori is the largest aquarium in Tōhoku. It was founded in 1922 by Tōhoku Imperial University, but i..
Culture Sendai Toshogu Shrine and Market Justin Velgus The Toshogu shrine in Sendai was built by the Date clan to honor Ieyasu Tokugawa. It has several cultural properties and hosts an..
Accommodation Matsushima Hotel Sohkan Justin Velgus Hotel Sohkan is a great hotel, especially for families, in Matsushima, Miyagi Prefecture. The four floor hotel comes with conf..
Culture The Legend of Sendai Shiro Justin Velgus Sendai Shiro was a real man living in the late Edo/early Meiji era in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. Through a series of almost ra..
Activities Dinosaur Hall of Nihonmatsu Justin Velgus The Dinosaur Hall is a scary and aging hall full of plus-sized dinosaurs and animals. Located inside the Tohoku Safari Park, N..
Food Jiki Miyazawa: Tea and Kaiseki Justin Velgus It is no coincidence that the art of the tea ceremony developed along with the aristocratic culture of the emperor and imperial..
Food Sendai hand-roasted Senbei Crackers Justin Velgus Sendai Kouren Honpo is a store specializing in hand made senbei crackers. With five tasty flavors and just a five minute walk ..
12 Culture Fujino Genkuro Memorial Hall Justin Velgus The Fujino Genkuro Memorial Hall explores the connection between Fujino with his lifelong mentor Lu Xun, as well as the conten..