11 Culture Aoba Festival in Photos Laura Welch Aoba Festival is Sendai's biggest and most lively festival, held over a weekend in May. There's traditional dancing, performances,..
Food Satoya Sweets Laura Welch Japanese- and Western-style, handmade sweets, made with techniques passed down through generations of the Sato family. There's..
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 Billy's NY-Style Sandwiches [Closed] Laura Welch It's not quite New York, but there are delicious sandwiches here. If you can decide what to have, enjoy it in store in the comfort..