Culture The One-Eyed Dragon, Date Masamune Elena Lisina There are numerous places in Sendai associated with the One-Eyed Dragon Date Masamune, founder of Sendai City.
Culture Kokusekiji Sominsai in Oshuu 2026 Mid Feb A winter water purification ceremony, participants strip down to only a loin cloth. Next they face several challenges to show bravery..
Area Hiraizumi Hiraizumi is a town located in Nishiiwai District, Iwate Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 June 2019, the town had an estimated population of 7,440 and a population density of 117 persons per km² in..
Culture Uesugi Shrine Kim Bergström Uesugi Shrine is located in Yonezawa, Yamagata, and pays respect to Uesugi Kenshin, known as one of the most most powerful daimyos..
Activities Zao Kitsune Mura (Fox Village) Michael B There's only one place in the world where you can immerse yourself among foxes, and that's in Zao city in Miyagi prefecture...
Area Kitakami Kitakami (北上市 Kitakami-shi) is a city located in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2017, the city had an estimated population of 92,945, and a population density of 212 persons per k..
Food Dining in Kanegasaki, Iwate Sandra Isaka Kanegasaki, in Iwate Prefecture, is famous for its historic Samurai District. When visiting this area be sure to enjoy some lunch..
Culture The Special Feeling at Osaki Hachimangu Elena Lisina A visit to an old shrine during the evening can create a special feeling of peace and a relief from the daily worries of life. One..
