Food Ohisamaya in Sendai Selena Hoy Vegetarian and macrobiotic restaurant just a few blocks from Sendai Station—just awesome food!
Culture Kikuya Manga and Book Store Laura Welch Predominantly a manga (Japanese comic book) store, Kikuya has more to offer with DVDs, CDs, merchandise and a wig shop. But the..
Culture A Trip to Furusato Mura, Tono Imogen Riethmuller Furusato Mura is a traditional Japanese folk village, within the boundaries of which the past is perfectly reconstructed. Wander..
Food 40 Plan - Lovely Muffin Laura Welch A small shop that does takeout muffins and coffee, but its best is saved for summer when it sells affordable and delicious shaved..
Food Hot Jaja, Morioka Justin Velgus Hot Jaja is a restaurant specializing in Jajamen noodles. Located right in front of JR Morioka Station, it's the perfect p..
Food Happy Golden Taiyaki Laura Welch Delicious, hot and cold taiyaki featuring the golden Annou Imo sweet potato, and a croissant variation with red bean or chocolate..
13 The Massive Sendai Daikannon Statue Justin Velgus The Sendai Daikannon Statue is one of the top ten tallest statues in the world. Located next to the Best Western Hotel in Sendai,..
11 Morioka Castle: Feudal Lord Trail Justin Velgus Approach Morioka Castle Site Park from the outer moat a few minutes walk before Sakurayama Shrine to retrace the path feudal l..