Food Ochiai: Suburb or Ramen Oasis? Laura Welch Ochiai is an area twenty minutes from Sendai Station with a concentration of ramen shops.
Food Cafe Pamplemousse Laura Welch A delightful cafe whose great pancakes, Japanese honey and perfectly-judged cuteness have earned it great local popularity. And..
Food Ohisamaya Vegetarian Cafe Laura Welch If you're looking for a delicious break from processed foods, or know a hungry vegetarian, this is the cafe for you!
Culture Basho Memorial Hall Museum Laura Welch The temple at Yamadera isn't all there is to see - give your body a rest and let your mind learn about Japan's most famous..
Food Usugawa Taiyaki Taikichi Laura Welch Taikichi is a local taiyaki specialty store. The main store offers a wide variety of flavors, with weekly specials that change..
Food Za Cafe Laura Welch Organic vegetables prepared as sandwiches and soups that make for a wonderfully refreshing, light lunch. The menu is in English,..
Culture Michinoku Yosakoi 2025 Mid Oct The third-largest Yosakoi festival in Japan, Michinoku Yosakoi features dozens of groups all over Sendai. It's colorful, energetic..
Food Zunda Saryo Laura Welch From zunda lovers to anyone who's never tried it before, Zunda Saryo has something for everyone who wants a taste of one of..