Activities Dinosaur Hall of Nihonmatsu Justin Velgus The Dinosaur Hall is a scary and aging hall full of plus-sized dinosaurs and animals. Located inside the Tohoku Safari Park, ...
Culture Aizu Mura Peter Sidell Close to the historical town of Aizu Wakamatsu in northern Japan's Fukushima prefecture, Aizu Mura is a large garden park tha...
Activities What's the Wonder Castle? Justin Velgus Furusato-mura in Yokote is a collection of entertainment venues. You can easily spend a whole day at the attractions. The bes...
Food Sendai Lunch Passport Justin Velgus The Sendai Lunch Passport is a book sold at Sendai book stores for about 1000 yen. With it you can buy a reduced price (but n...
Food Kawai Tei: Traditional Fast Food Laura Welch Healthy, delicious and fresh food for a busy traveler, conveniently located within a few minutes of Rikuzen-Ochiai station.
Shopping Marine Gate Shiogama Justin Velgus The Shiogama Marine complex offers food, ferry service, shopping, and a great view. Not far from the station, it is somewhere...
Activities Kakuda City Space Tower Cosmo House Justin Velgus The town of Kakuda in Miyagi Prefecture offers not only relaxed small city charm, but also something for the space enthusiast...
Nightlife Bon Izakaya, Hachinohe Peter Sidell In Hachinohe in Japan's Aomori prefecture, Bon izakaya is a fun place to eat and drink, with spicy south-east Asian food, tas...
Accommodation Aomori Wakinosawa Youth Hostel Peter Sidell In the remote Shimokita Peninsula in Japan's Aomori prefecture, Wakinosawa Youth Hostel is a good base from which to explore ...
Shopping Yuriage Port Morning Market Andrew Kehoe Yuriage Port Market every Sunday provides culinary and foodie fun for local Japanese and tourists alike. It is located in Nat...
Accommodation Kamiwarizaki Campground Andrew Kehoe Kamiwarizaki is a campground in Minamisanriku that features fantastic ocean views and unique rock formations. Kamiwari is fam...
Culture Basho Memorial Hall Museum Laura Welch The temple at Yamadera isn't all there is to see - give your body a rest and let your mind learn about Japan's most famous ha...
Food 38mitsubachi Laura Welch Join the latest Japanese food trend - pancakes! This specialized cafe offers both sweet and savory options, made with butterm...
Transportation Akita's Steam Train Service Darren Ashmore Japan Rail reestablishes steam passenger services in Akita prefecture, with this train first going into service in 1949, this...
Food Zam Zam Indian Cuisine Justin Velgus Zam Zam serves up Indian cuisine a few blocks away from the downtown Sendai area. They have a special evening time curry buff...
