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.
Culture Japan Kokeshi Museum, Naruko Onsen Anna van Dyk The kokeshi doll is one of Japan's most beloved traditional crafts, and at this museum you can find out more about their history,..
8 Culture Matsushima Bon Festival Roger Smith The Umi no Bon Festival is Matsushima's version of the summer time custom to remember ancestors and unite the community. The..
Culture Sendai Tanabata 2024 Aug 6th - Aug 8th Sendai Tanabata Festival held August 6th-8th always delights visitors. The largest Tanabata event in Japan continues to grow in..
Culture Akiu Kaleidoscope Museum Justin Velgus The Sendai Kaleidoscope Museum (仙台万華鏡美術館) is a unique museum located in the hot spring resort town Akiu, in the outski..
9 Activities Surfing Near Sendai Port Kana Shimoniida Next to Sendai Port is a small beach frequented by local and visiting surfers. Crowds gather each weekend for the small but consistent..
Food Miyanobori Chanko Nabe Restaurant Justin Velgus Miyanobori is a chanko nabe restaurant located in a side street of Sun Mall pedestrian arcade in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture.