Area Inuyama Inuyama is a city in central Japan, known for the 16th-century Inuyama Castle. Nearby Urakuen is a peaceful garden with the centuries-old Jo-an teahouse. The Museum Meiji-mura features dozens..
Food Yuba Soba at Lake Chuzenji Rachelle Joy Potente In Nikko, Oyasumi Dokoro Kiyo-Chan is a small restaurant across from Lake Chuzenji making grilled fish for you on the spot. The..
10 Culture The Sendai International Center Elena Lisina The Sendai International Center is a multi-purpose building hosting all sorts of events including conventions, exhibitions, workshops..
Culture Nine Days in Miyagi - Part 3 Elena Lisina The final 3 days of my trip to Miyagi. I rode a special anniversary train, visited Aoba Castle, the Anpanman Musuem and Oshima Island...
Culture Nine Days in Miyagi - Part 2 Elena Lisina Days 4-6. Ice Rink Sendai is famous for its connection with champion figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu. The Nanakita River area features..
Culture Will You Fight Or Watch? 2024 Early Nov Epic battle between Uesugi Kenshin and Takeda Shingen re-enacted every year on the banks of the Fuefuki River in Yamanashi. Participation..
Culture Crystal Sound Museum Cathy Cawood Crystal Sound is a free museum in Shosenkyo with a collection of precious gemstones from around the world. The museum shop is a..
Culture Spending a Day in Sendai Chris Broad We explore Sendai city and nearby Matsushima Bay for 10 things you can do in the area in just 24 hours!