Activities The Sendai Literature Museum Justin Velgus The Sendai Literature Museum is full of information about the lives and works of authors from Sendai and Miyagi Prefecture. It opened..
Culture Johgi Nyorai Saihoji Temple, Miyagi Justin Velgus Johgi Nyorai Saihoji Temple and the nearby mausoleum for Sadayoshi Taira are an impressive set of Buddhist and historical buildings..
Shopping Nikka Whisky Distillery Sendai Justin Velgus Masataka Taketsuru opened his second whisky distillery in Miyagikyo, Sendai in 1969. Today vistors enjoy free tours and samples..
38 Culture Hiking Yamadera Justin Velgus Risshakuji is a temple complex of the Tendai Sect in Yamagata Prefecture. Its temple buildings are built up and in the side of a..
Activities Rinnoji Buddhist Temple Sendai Justin Velgus The Rinnoji Buddhist Temple was originally constructed by the Date Clan in Fukushima, but then it was relocated to Miyagi when Sendai..
Activities Osarizawa Mine in Akita Justin Velgus The mines of northern Akita were once the largest of Japan, and at one time, the world! Enter the darkness and discover secret..
Culture Kuromori Children's Kabuki Justin Velgus Every February, the talented children of Kuromori perform a rare shrine kabuki show in the snow. The practice has continued more..
Activities Ice Skating in Sendai Justin Velgus Ice Rink Sendai is an ice skating rink a ten minute bus ride from the Izumi Chuo Subway Station. It is the only ice rink in th..