10 Sendai's Tanabata Festival 2014 Mandy Bartok The Tanabata Festival in Sendai, one of Tohoku's three main summer festival, is a swirling mass of colorful kushidama (streamers).
Food Steakhouse Senri Tom Roseveare First opening its doors in 1970, Senri serves up a good range of wagyu steak, sukiyaki and shabu shabu.
Food Senri Restaurant Mandy Bartok Senri Restaurant offers fine dining with an unforgettable view of Kumamoto's Suizen-ji Garden
Culture Sannai-Maruyama Site Justin Velgus The Sannai-Maruyama Site in Aomori brings Jomon history to life. The site features artifacts and reconstructed buildings on display.
Culture Kochi Sunday Market Nate Hill Downtown Kochi transforms every Sunday into a 1.3 km-long market.
Activities Gozain: Sendai's Volunteer Guides Justin Velgus The GOZAIN Sendai Volunteer English Interpreter and Tour Guide Group provides free tours and interpretation services in English for those visiting
Culture Sendai's Pageant of Starlight 2026 Early - Late Dec The Sendai Pageant of Starlight is one of Japan's biggest winter illumination displays.
Culture Sannai Maruyama Site The Sannai-Maruyama Site is a historically important archeological site and museum located in Aomori Prefecture. The ruins belonged to a large Jomon-period..