Food Aji Tasuke: Birthplace of Gyutan Stefanus Husin Aji Tasuke is the original restaurant of gyutan, grilled beef tongue. The historical eatery has been serving customers in Send..
Activities 33 Kannon Temple Pilgrimage Sendai Justin Velgus 33 Daikannon Temples were built by the fourth generation leader of the Date clan in Sendai. Although the pilgrimage route is h..
14 Oshima Island at Matsushima Justin Velgus Oshima is an island at Matsushima accessed by tollfree foot bridge behind Marinepia Aquarium. It is home to dozens of mysterio..
Shopping Mori no Ichiba Market in Sendai Yuri Sasano Mori no Ichiba is a market located about 20 minutes by bus from Sendai Station. It is full of Sendai flavors, with everything ..
Activities Sendai's Aoba Matsuri 2025 May 17th - May 18th The Aoba Matsuri is Sendai's largest festival after Tanabata. A samurai procession, dancers, and various events can be enjoyed..
10 Culture Aoba Festival Suzume Odori Justin Velgus The Suzume Odori, or Sparrow Dance, is a traditional dance of Sendai. Each spring 2000 dancers take to the streets to perform ..
Culture Matsushima Foliage Light Up 2025 Late Oct - Mid Nov The Matsushima Foliage Light up is a unique event in Japan that gives you the chance to see an illuminated Zen Garden ablaze with..
12 Shopping Sendai Asakusa at Night Justin Velgus Sendai Asakusa is a stand alone street easily missed by passerby even though it is steps away from Kitasendai subway station. ..