7 Activities Shirahama Beach at Tazawako Bonson Lam Tazawako or Lake Tazawa is the place of legendary beauty. In ancient times there was a story of a girl who became a guardian dragon...
Food Satoya Sweets Laura Welch Japanese- and Western-style, handmade sweets, made with techniques passed down through generations of the Sato family. There's..
10 Culture The Last Blossoms of Kakunodate Bonson Lam By the beginning of May, the last cherry blossoms of Kakunodate have bloomed and are being blown away by the spring breeze. Gr..
13 Culture Shibata Sakura Festa - Riverbank Takako Sakamoto Every year in cherry blossom season, they hold the 'Shibata Sakura Festival' in Shibata town in Miyagi prefecture. Surprisingly,..
Food Aashriwaad Indian Cuisine Justin Velgus Aashriwaad is a little bit of India in Japan. Conveniently located in downtown Sendai, it's a great alternative to Japanes..
Food Ochiai: Suburb or Ramen Oasis? Laura Welch Ochiai is an area twenty minutes from Sendai Station with a concentration of ramen shops.
Food Cafe Pamplemousse Laura Welch A delightful cafe whose great pancakes, Japanese honey and perfectly-judged cuteness have earned it great local popularity. And..
Food Tea Lounge Tamazawa Justin Velgus Tamazawa is a Sendai cafe with several branches around the city. They sell sweets and some stores are sit down cafes. The Tea ..