Culture The Grandness of Ise Jingu Arlene Bastion Geku and Naiku shine at Ise Jingu because they are full of myth, history, mystique, and are a long lasting testament to faith. Both..
Culture The Past and Present of Byodoin Scott Brause Byodo-in could arguably be called the Sistine Chapel of Japanese temple art & architecture. The Phoenix Hall's Amida Buddha..
12 Activities A Green Walk Through Sendai Elena Lisina Sendai is often referred to as the "Green City", and it lives up to the name. The city offers many options to take a nice stroll..
Culture Road Trippin' Japan (Part Two) Wanda Bodnar Description of the Iwama to Kyoto leg of our recent trip campervan trip through Japan.
Beauty & Spa Oedo Onsen Monogatari in Sendai Elena Lisina Oedo Onsen Monogatari is a natural hot spring bath complex within Sendai City. It's a good place for relaxing at a very affordable..
14 Activities A Stroll From Yaotome Station in Sendai Elena Lisina The area around Yaotome Station in Sendai is full of open green space and some temples and shrines along the Nanakita River as you..
23 Culture Rinnoji Temple Garden Elena Lisina Japanese landscape gardens are a form of art well known throughout the world. The Rinnoji Temple garden in Sendai is a wonderful..
6 Culture Uonuma Koji Salon Michael B Take a trip to see how a truly unique Japanese product is made. The Uonuma Koji Salon offers a glimpse into amazake, a staple of..