12 Secret of Jindai Botanical Park Sandra Isaka Jindai Botanical Park contains a separate 'secret' section that contains a lovely marsh, iris flowers, and trails in a forest where a historic
9 Room of Sonogi, Siebold's Lover Takako Sakamoto I enjoyed sumptuous Shippoku Cuisine in a room named after Siebold's mistress, the Room of Sonogi!
24 The Snow Monsters of Zao Radica Sooknarine The Snow Monsters of Zao are a major wintertime tourist attraction in Yamagata Prefecture.
Activities Memories of Takasago and Yuriage Andrew Woo A few shrines, memorials, construction sites, and even surfers dot the Takasago, Yuriage, and Arahama areas outside Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture.
15 The Beauty of Shiogama Shrine Radica Sooknarine The history of this shrine dates back some 1200 years. Nature, architecture, and wonder await your visit.
14 Culture The Excitement of Tokyo Tower George Popescu The excitement of Tokyo Tower and the 360 degrees surrounding views of the city.
6 Snowy Glory of Matsushima Bay Jerome Lee Matsushima Bay in Miyagi Prefecture, a short train ride from the main JR Sendai Station, is one of Japan's top 3 scenic spots.