Food Retro Dining in Hanamaki Malcome Larcens Marukan department store in Hanamaki is a long established restaurant with big portions and cheap prices
11 Culture Doll Warehouse in Shiroishi Justin Velgus The Doll Warehouse in Shiroishi, Miyagi Prefecture, are actually two Edo era warehouses stuffed full of traditional dolls and some..
Activities All-You-Can-Eat Strawberry Picking Sarah Chaney Pick your own fresh strawberries grown with ground coconut instead of soil in planters for easy access, and dip it into condensed..
Activities Lake of the Dragon God in Naruko Justin Velgus Katanuma Lake, sometimes known as "Lake of the Dragon God", is a crater lake in Naruko, Miyagi Prefecture formed 1100 years ago..
Culture Akita Kanto Festival 2026 Aug 3rd - Aug 6th The Kanto Matsuri is also known as the pole lantern festival. It is a Tanabata related celebration in Akita City held annually from..
Food Takahata Winery Anna van Dyk Tired of sake? Why not get acquainted with Japan's fine selection of wines during a visit to the Takahata Winery.
Culture Yajiro Kokeshi Mura Elena Lisina Yajiro Kokeshi Mura is an interesting place where one can watch the process of making a Kokeshi doll and also learn about its history..