21 The Legendary Cat Island Akemi Miura Cats rule here. The Cat Island, Tashirojima in Ishinomaki City, has more cats than humans. Access via a 40 minute ferry ride from..
14 The Moai of Minamisanriku Justin Velgus The town of Minamisanriku in Miyagi Prefecture has a large number of moai statues usually only found on Easter Island.
27 Shopping Shiogama Fish Market Tom Roseveare Shiogama Fish Market is an economic symbol of this small port city.
Culture Shiogama Seafood Wholesale Market Akemi Miura The Shiogama Seafood Wholesale Market sells freshly caught fish and seafood to the public from early morning hours to the afte..
Activities Seeing the Tsunami-Hit Coast, Miyagi Akemi Miura Seeing the tsunami-hit coast in Miyagi is easier than ever with the newly repaired train lines. Seeing damage and recovery can..
7 Gassan and Saikachi Ponds Laura Welch Gassan and Saikachi Ponds are two lakes to the south of Ayashi Station. It's a beautiful spot in sunny weather, where you can..
Food Datehan Nagaya Sakaba Justin Velgus The Date Clan Hangout Pub (伊達藩長屋酒場） is a restaurant specializing in local Miyagi Prefecture cuisine. It features an Ed..
9 Anpanman Museum & Mall, Sendai Justin Velgus Opening in 2011 behind JR Sendai Station, the Anpanman Museum & Mall delights children throughout Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. T..