15 Culture Meguro Ward's Otori Shrine Justin Velgus Otori does have an interesting but complicated history of conquered barbarians, ancient birds, and the power of prayer, but y..
Activities Sendai International Half Marathon 2025 Sunday - May 11th Each May 10,000 runners take to the streets to participate in Sendai's International Half Marathon. The festivities are be..
Shopping Fukushima Tourism Antenna Store Justin Velgus The Fukushima Yaesu Tourism Exchange Center is your one stop shop to learn about all the attractions of Fukushima Prefecture. ..
Shopping Naohide Kokeshi in Matsushima Justin Velgus Matsushima Naohide Kokeshi is a specialty shop selling traditional kokeshi dolls in Matsushima, Miyagi Prefecture. You could a..
Accommodation Comfort Hotel Akita Justin Velgus Comfort Hotel Akita is a mid-range hotel that caters to Japanese and international visitors. Signs and explanations of everyth..
Activities Fukushima Hula Museum Justin Velgus The Hula Museum inside the Hawaiians Spa Resort introduces the tradition and culture of Hula.
10 Culture Explore Sendai Yagiyama Zoological Park Justin Velgus Yagiyama Zoological Park is a zoo in Sendai. The zoo is located on top of Yagiyama in Sendai, about a 30 minute bus ride from ..
11 Culture Three Years After That Day: Arahama Justin Velgus Arahama is a village that was destroyed by the March 11th, 2011 earthquake and tsunami. For those seeking to see the affects o..