Food Retro Style Coffee Shop Benny in Sendai Justin Velgus Coffee Shop Benny (喫茶ベニー) is an early 1950s cafe located in the Itsutsubashi neighborhood of Sendai city, Miyagi Prefectu..
Culture The "White Rock" of Shiroishi City Justin Velgus The city name of Shiroishi City in Miyagi Prefecture literally translates to "White Rock". While it is to be expected that there..
Culture 👽 Japan’s “UFO” Style Traffic Signals to Go “Lights... Justin Velgus Around the early 1980s some narrow residential intersections in Japan were equipped with uniquely-shaped traffic signals affectionally..
Activities Sakanamachi Park in Sendai Justin Velgus Sakanamachi Park is a small park located in central Sendai steps away from the shopping arcades. It is ideal for relaxing with a..
Accommodation Smile Hotel Shiogama Peter Sidell Not far from Sendai in northern Japan's Miyagi prefecture, Shiogama is an interesting little town, with easy access to Matsushima..
Accommodation Dormy Inn Sendai Hirose-Dori Peter Sidell In the heart of Sendai in northern Japan's Miyagi prefecture, Dormy Inn Express Hirose-Dori is an affordable hotel with plenty..
Food "Cross B Plus" Restaurant in Sendai Justin Velgus "Cross B Plus" is a casual restaurant located at the historic intersection of "Basho no Tsuji" in central Sendai. It features projection..
Shopping Shimanuki Souvenir and Kokeshi Shop Justin Velgus "Kokeshino Shimanuki" is a souvenir shop in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture which specializes in kokeshi dolls. Access via a 10-minute..