Culture Sendai’s “For Love Or Money” Shrine Justin Velgus Nonaka Shrine is hidden among towering modern buildings in the downtown area of Sendai. People pray here for matchmaking and success..
Food "Pub The Swan" in Sendai Justin Velgus "Pub The Swan" is a small Irish themed standing bar located in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture across from the Disney Store. It offers..
Food Common Well Cafe Kim Bergström The city of Melbourne in Australia is renowned for its cafe culture, and a newly-opened cafe in Kyoto aims to emulate this, just..
Culture The Other Mojiko Arlene Bastion The retro side of Mojiko is not its only face, for just around the corner one can enjoy Mojiko's other charms, such as a park,..
Food Soranoiro Nippon at Tokyo Station Kim Bergström Soranoiro Nippon is one of the restaurants located at Tokyo Ramen Street (Tokyo Station). The restaurant serves up a variety of..
Activities Picking Persimmon in Katsuragi Alena Eckelmann Persimmon, or kaki in Japanese, are an autumn fruit in Japan. Kaki fruits taste great. So, how about picking some kaki and eating..
Culture Miyagi Museum of Art Peter Sidell In Sendai in northern Japan's Miyagi prefecture, the Miyagi Museum of Art is what it sounds like, an impressive museum that's..
Shopping Ueno Marui Kim Bergström Ueno Marui is a chic mall in close proximity to public transport. Spanning over 11 floors, the mall offers a range of shopping and..