12 Activities The Kites of Kesennuma Tenbata Justin Velgus The Kessenuma Kite Festival is is half competition, half art show with its color and creative kites.
9 Shopping Iroha Yokocho: 100 markets Laura Welch This retro shopping arcade dates back to the Showa Period, and hasn't changed much since. Step back in time and explore over..
Nightlife Ajidokoro Touya: Local Dining Laura Welch An izakaya with some of the most delicious food and drink that the region has to offer in a more intimate setting.
Activities Sendai International Half Marathon 2026 Mid May Each May 10,000 runners take to the streets to participate in Sendai's International Half Marathon. The festivities are be..
Nightlife Sendai's Asakusa Laura Welch Formerly lumber dealers, then a shopping street, Sendai's Asakusa is now mainly home to izakayas and bars. It's a diff..
Food Cha Cha Japanese Dining Laura Welch A relaxing Japanese dining experience without too much formality.
Culture Matsushima's Godaido Temple James Rodrigues Godaido Temple is a scenic and serene island stop you should make on your tour of Matsushima Bay
13 Culture Shibata Sakura Festa - Castle Park Takako Sakamoto Every year in cherry blossom season, they hold the 'Shibata Sakura Festival' at the Funaoka Castle Park in Miyagi prefecture...