Activities Anpanman Children's Museum and Mall Justin Velgus The Sendai Children's Anpanman Museum and Mall is a children's paradise filled with playthings, food, shopping, and mo..
Nightlife History of Kyoto's Gion 2 Justin Velgus A look at how Gion 's entertainment district is divided into three major organizations: catering (仕出屋), the geisha hous..
Nightlife History of Kyoto's Gion 1 Justin Velgus Impressions of the ancient capital of Kyoto stir up an overwhelming image. The silhouettes you may glimpse around Tō-ji Temple..
Activities Seven Lucky Gods Pilgrimage Sendai Justin Velgus Do you know the Shichifukujin? These seven lucky gods are often grouped together into a special pilgrimage route in cities acr..
Nihonmatsu Chrysanthemum Festival 2025 Mid Oct - Late Nov The Nihonmatsu Chrysanthemum Festival (二本松菊人形) is a month long chrysanthemum festival featuring dolls dressed in floral ..
Activities Shiogamakou Sushi Justin Velgus Shiogamakou Sushi is a conveyor sushi restaurant with a whole lot of flavor. It is located a ten minute walk from Shiogama Sta..
Shopping IKEA Sendai Justin Velgus Steps away from the Nagamachi subway and JR stations is the Swedish self assembly furniture giant IKEA. Great for anyone looki..
9 Shopping Okinawa Attena Shop in Ginza Justin Velgus Just a few minutes from the Ginza shopping district in Tokyo is the Washita Okinawa Antenna Shop. Even the entrance is Okinawa..