Area Yanaka Take a breather from the bustling crowds in Shibuya and Shinjuku to hop on the JR Line for Nippori Station. A short walk away is Yanaka (谷中), an area largely untouched by the modernization..
Activities Rifu Bullet Train Exhibition Center Justin Velgus The Shinkansen General Rolling Stock Center (ＪＲ東日本新幹線総合車両センター) in Rifu
Culture Sendai’s “For Love Or Money” Shrine Justin Velgus , hunting down the elusive back alley Nonaka Shrine (野中神社) in Sendai City... “Nonaka” (野中) means “middle of the field”.
Culture The 5 Hardest Things About Japanese Emma Sletteland 日本語は難しいです。 Nihongo wa muzakashi desu.... For example, 中 represents both the sound “na,” and the meaning of “middle
Culture "Why Manhole Covers!?" Exhibit Justin Velgus Mar 22, 2016 Access: Use Miyako Highway Bus from Sendai towards Kami (加美線) or Ohira (大衡線... ), depart in front of Ohira Town Hall (大衡村役場前).
Activities A French Bulldog & Cherry Blossoms Reynald Ventura The other day, I went for a walk with Bruno, my dog, to Hongodai Yonchome Dai-ni Park (本郷台四丁目第二公園).
Food Ramen Oozakura Tom Roseveare Ramen Oozakura (ラーメン大桜) is a regional ramen chain home to central Kanagawa that does great iekei-style ramen, serving wholesome bowls of shoyu/tonkotsu