Culture Yajiro Kokeshi Village and Museum Justin Velgus Close to the now world famous "Fox Village" is the Yajiro Kokeshi Museum in Shiroishi, Miyagi Prefecture. Free admission and option..
Food Authentic Pizza at Pizzeria Felice Sarah Chaney An authentic Italian Pizzeria in Aizuwakamatsu City, run by someone who studied in Italy.
Activities Visiting Sendai Akiu Winery Ritsuko Maro Sendai Akiu Winery, Miyagi Prefecture's only current winery, opened in December 2015. It's first home-grown wine will be..
Food Irish Bar Craic - Aizuwakamatsu Sarah Chaney Visit Irish Bar Craic for a wide variety of western-style drinks and food. Located just off the main road, it is one of the few..
Culture Nihonmatsu Castle Ruins & Gardens Sarah Chaney Nihonmatsu Castle in Fukushima Prefecture is a beautiful garden incorporated into castle ruins, with trails leading past ponds,..
Recommended Culture Aomori Nebuta Festival 2026 Aug 2nd - Aug 7th Nebuta festival is the biggest Tanabata festival that makes up the three great festivals of Tohoku Region.
Activities Tashirojima Cat Island Brian Takahashi Come visit a Cat Island in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. Tashirojima is the place to feed and play with cats, stay in Cat Cabins, and..
Culture Exploring Japan's Cat Island Connor Lappin Discovering Cat Island, a small island ruled by felines and exclusively unique to Japan in Miyagi Prefecture.