10 Culture Aoba Festival Suzume Odori Justin Velgus The Suzume Odori, or Sparrow Dance, is a traditional dance of Sendai. Each spring 2000 dancers take to the streets to perform ..
12 Shopping Sendai Asakusa at Night Justin Velgus Sendai Asakusa is a stand alone street easily missed by passerby even though it is steps away from Kitasendai subway station. ..
11 Culture Meguro Parasitological Museum Justin Velgus The Meguro Parasitological Museum is creepy, grotesque, and pure awesome. There are jars full of creatures that look like they..
Transportation JR Naruko-Onsen Station Justin Velgus JR Naruko-Onsen Station is accessed by the Rikuu East Line. It is a local hang out spot thanks to its lounge facilities and ho..
Activities Fire Prevention Festival Justin Velgus The Fire Prevention Festival in Shiogama is held every year on March 10th. It features a parade of people in traditional shrine..
9 Culture Three Years After That Day: Yuriage Justin Velgus Yuriage an area of Natori, a 25 minute drive from JR Sendai Station. It was heavily damaged by the March 11th, 2011 earthquake..
Activities Museum of Natural History Justin Velgus The Tohoku University Museum of Natural History is a museum that is full of nature's treasures. These include rock samples..
Transportation Akita to Aomori by Resort Shirakami Justin Velgus The JR Resort Shirakami is a pleasure train running along the Sea of Japan from Akita to Aomori.