Culture Hougensan Seirin-ji Temple, Miyagi Justin Velgus Hougensan Seirin-ji Temple is a Shinshu sect temple located in Shiroishi City, Miyagi Prefecture. The temple was founded by a retainer..
19 Culture Greenery and Stonework of Nihonmatsu Castle Justin Velgus Nihonmatsu Castle, also known as Kasumiga-jo, is located in Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture. The ruins and gardens have been..
Food Sendai's Flagship Street Food: Hyotan-age Justin Velgus Hyotan-age is a popular street food snack sold at Abe Kamaboko inside the Sendai shopping arcades. Minced fish is made into balls,..
17 Culture Art Hunting Inside Sendai Station Justin Velgus Major train stations in Japan are not only filled with hustle and bustle. They are places to showcase artworks expressing the history..
Food "BRING" Bakery in Togatta Onsen Justin Velgus "BRING" is a take-out only bakery located in Togatta Onsen, part of Zao Town in Miyagi Prefecture. In addition to its delicious..
Food Vegeto LIKO Vegan Café & Restaurant in Sendai Justin Velgus Vegeto LIKO is a vegan restaurant in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture. The entire menu is vegan and ingredients are organic when possible...
Activities Autumn Road Trip in Iwate, the "Last Frontier of Ja... Alena Eckelmann During a 3-day road trip I explored Tono and Kamaishi in Iwate Prefecture. Tono is surrounded by mountains and forests; Kamaishi..
43 Culture Torii Kevin Haase Torii mark your passage from the mundane to the sacred. Take a journey around Japan through these gates, from the forest to the..
