Laura Welch

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One of my favourite things about Japan is the wonderful variety of food, and I love to share what I find. When I'm not eating, you might find me singing karaoke or walking around hoping to make new discoveries!

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Sendai Asaichi Market

The modern landscape of Sendai was greatly shaped by World War 2. After the fire-bombing, businesses organically grew where they were needed, like Iroha Yokocho or Asaichi Market. Originally just a group of sellers, it became a more organized market ..

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Animate Cafe

Animate is a national chain of stores selling all things manga and anime. There are fewer cafes; Sendai is the newest, following the relocation of Animate to the E-Beans building near Sendai station. The draw is that they are thematic, featuring dec..

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Zunda Saryo

Sendai has three main food specialties (which are mostly shared with the rest of Miyagi): sasakamaboko, gyutan and zunda. Zunda is a sweet paste made of edamame (immature soy beans). It's often used to cover mochi (rice cakes filled with anko), g..

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Mt. Kurikoma

Found on the border between Iwate and Miyagi prefectures, Mt. Kurikoma (栗駒山) is a volcano that is 1626 meters at its peak. Part of the Ou Mountain Range, it was chosen as one of 200 mountains that represent Japan. It was named after a horse-shap..

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Green Planet Cafe

I have visited and reviewed many cafes in Sendai, and they each have their own personality. Of course, there are rough categories you can put each one in, but it’s their uniqueness that I enjoy. Green Planet shares several similarities with pl..

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Cafe Saji and Aisu no Ie

I've found many great cafes just by exploring, but I've also been introduced to many through recommendations from friends and locals – valuable sources. My latest recommendation was Cafe Saji and Ice-Cream House (Aisu no Ie). I'd a..

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Flat White Coffee Factory

One of the things I like about Japan is that you can get the feeling of exploration even in the city. Trying to find certain cafes can require a good map, a good sense of direction, and a lot of patience. Getting to the Flat White Coffee Factory isn&..

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Gassan and Saikachi Ponds

Near Sendai Astronomical Observatory and Hillside Shopping Center is a lovely beauty spot; two lakes formed by Aiko Dam. It is number 31 on a list of Sendai's top 100 green areas. The lakes are popular with fishing enthusiasts; there are some hik..

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Sendai Asaichi Market

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Zunda Saryo

Mt. Kurikoma

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Cafe Saji and Aisu no Ie

Flat White Coffee Factory

Gassan and Saikachi Ponds

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Sendai Asaichi Market

Animate Cafe

Zunda Saryo

Mt. Kurikoma

Iroha Yokocho: 100 markets

Aoba Ward Festival

Menkui Ramen

Bistro Yamarai

Usugawa Taiyaki Taikichi

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