12 Culture Port of Yobuko Tristan Scholze Yobuko’s natural harbor on the Genkai Sea, overlooked by ruins of the short-lived
Culture Arako Kannon Temple Chris Glenn The Tendai sect Arako Kannon Temple houses one of the largest collections
Culture Princess Road Procession 2026 Saturday - Mar 28th This parade takes place in Kiga, Hamamatsu the first Saturday and Sunday of April.
Activities Ishinomaki Mangattan Museum Justin Velgus " Credited with starting the sci-fi and sentai ranger craze in Japan, his legacy is remembered in the Ishinomaki Mangattan Museum.
Culture Aizu Wakamatsu Castle Bryan Baier Kurokawa-Castle was captured by Date Masamune, Daimyo and founder of present day Sendai
Transportation JR Naruko-Onsen Station Justin Velgus trip by bus or car to the station takes about an hour and a half from JR Sendai
Food Yamaya Ryokan's Noodle Shop Bonson Lam village atmosphere makes it a good day trip destination from Tokyo or Sendai
Activities Chrysanthemum Exhibit at Sankeien 2026 Late Oct - Late Nov on exhibit: Oogiku - Big flower Kogiku Bonsai - Small flowers Bonsai Kengai