10 Culture Shikoku Pilgrimage: Temple No. 20 Justin Velgus Around the 20th and 21st temples of the Shikoku temple pilgrimage are a number of pilgrim paths. It seems there is an ancient road..
Culture Sendai Violin and Piano Competition Justin Velgus May 23, 2016 The Sendai International Music Competition has returned to Sendai with its popular violin and piano performances 21 May-June 26.
Beauty & Spa Using the Akiu Day Trip Hot Springs Justin Velgus The hot spring resort Akiu outside Sendai has a number of day trip plan options. Access and how to tips here.
Culture Golden Pharaohs and Pyramids Exhibit Justin Velgus Apr 28, 2016 From April 22 (Fri) to June 26 (Sun), Sendai City Museum is hosting the Golden Pharaohs and Pyramids Exhibit.
Transportation Tohoku Welcomes First Budget Airline Justin Velgus Apr 14, 2016 TigerAir Taiwan becomes Tohoku's first low-cost carrier (LCC) starting this June.
Culture The Monk, the Wanderer, and the Dead Justin Velgus Toukou-ji Temple (東光寺) is a temple dating back to the 9th century, founded by famous priest Ennin (Jikaku Daishi). Visited ..
Food "Come and Get It!" Chinese Food Justin Velgus Tabenioide Ryuuhou (たべにおいで 龍宝) is a popular Chinese restaurant in Akiu, Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. Its interesting sig..
Activities The Golden Legend Art Exhibition Justin Velgus Feb 8, 2016 The Golden Legend is an art exhibit featuring some of the world's oldest golden treasures. Held at the Miyagi Museum of Art..
