Culture Nine Days in Miyagi - Part 1 Elena Lisina My first 3 days in Miyagi saw me visiting Sendai City via its shuttle bus, an unforgettable boat cruise to the picturesque Matsushima..
Culture The Kagurazaka Matsuri 2026 Late Jul In late July, the Tokyo suburb of Kagurazaka will host the annual Kagurazaka Matsuri.
Shopping Retail Shopping in Japan Elena Lisina There are a great variety shopping opportunities in Japan. Among them are the large retail chains like Aoki, UNIQLO and Maruzen...
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..
Accommodation Hotel SOWAKA Japan Travel Enjoy a luxury getaway at Hotel SOWAKA, tucked away in Kyoto's Gion district just moments away from Yasaka Shrine.
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..
Activities Shosenkyo Ropeway Cathy Cawood Take Shosenkyo Ropeway to the summit of Mount Rakanji, also known as Yasaburodake, for panoramic views of Kofu basin, the Japanese..
Food Seasonal and Unusual Foods Elena Lisina Japan values its seasonal foods with a change in the seasons brings about a change in the menu. Interestingly unusual foods can..