It’s been 6 years since the great earthquake disaster in eastern Japan. I live in Sendai city, but decided that I wanted to see Fukushima prefecture’s current state for myself, on the way from Miyagi prefecture to Ibaraki prefecture on the national highway number 6 I tried cutting through the Fukushima prefecture’s coast. During this…

In today’s report, I will be talking about a super popular ramen restaurant that I went to in Tagajou City, which is just 30 minutes (15km) east from the center of Sendai city. It is said that is “Ramen Kura” has so many fans that if it was inside of Sendai city it would easily…

Uekiichi is Officially called “Yakushimatsuri Uekiichi” Takes place every single year from the 8th of May until the 10th of May as a 3 day festival. The festival takes place from 7:30 in the morning until 9:30 at night meaning you can visit whenever you feel is best for you which I feel is amazing….

If we are talking about “Yagiyama Zoo”, then everyone and anyone that lives in the Touhoku region know it as one of the best tourist locations within Touhoku. During Golden week that occurs in May, tourists from all around Japan come to visit. From 2017 onwards, “Yagiyama Zoo” was renamed to “Zoo Paradise Yagiyama”. In…

During the early summer in Sendai, a refreshing and brisk breeze blows from various lush and thickly grown trees, a season that perfectly fits the name “The city of trees.” During the early summer it is both easy to vacation and also the perfect time for sightseeing within Sendai. During this holiday, I would like…

Traveller Tang under the ‘2nd Traveller Project’ is in town of Zao where he is spending a bit of his ￥1,00,000 awarded under the project to explore the winter of Zao and the popular sightseeing places this town hosts. Check out the following links! DAY1 ~Birthplace of the Samurai Legacy~ DAY2 ~The Story of Cheese…

The cold winter has waved us farewell and the warmth of sun slowly envelopes around Tohoku.One of the most anticipated seasons of the year, spring, is a grand celebration of nature. Flower-viewing or ‘Ohanami’ is something that you surely do not want to miss when in Japan. Spring in Tohoku steps in around mid-April but,…

If you want to experience Morioka’s traditional culture, you should definitely visit the ‘Handmade Village’. What you can do in handmade village! The handmade village gives you an unique opportunity to observe the manufacturing process of infamous traditional crafts such as Southern Ironware, Lacquerware, Dye etc. It is a must-see for understanding the genuine ‘manufacturing…

Michinoku Park is undoubtedly the largest park in Japan and has been honoured with the national status. Located near to the Akiu-onsen and infamous for its stretches of floral cover, you can surely not miss their ‘Cosmos and Kochia de COKO Festa’! A perfect autumnal day is absolutely comfortable. At the park, flowers such as…

In a jam-packed train, unfortunately, you can only see strangers. The cold wind blows between the skyscrapers and a sense of gloom surrounds you. Yet, you can find your piece of happiness away from the urban hustle and bustle, amidst the abundant blessings of nature here in Marumori-machi. Marumori is well-known for the Saito Family,…

About an hour away from Sendai on the Sendai Eastern Road as you follow the signs towards ‘Momose Tsunami Inter Change’, a huge red Torii gate catches the attention of my eyes. About 10.5 metres high, it is probably the biggest Torii gate in all over Tohoku region. The Yanatsu Kokuzouzon Buddha is as one of the…

It is not a very common scene to enjoy the lush greenery of countryside near the city centre but, if you are in Sendai, you might want to rethink about your opinions. The Dainohara forest park is just 10 minutes away from Sendai Station on the Namboku Subway Line. A 60-hectare urban park, 50 hectares…

Delicious food and treats are often the forefront of souvenier culture in Japan. As we showed last time, Yamagata is often famous for it’s treats. However, things that last just a bit longer are also nice. This time we will introduce the shops where you can see Yamagata even just by looking at the souvenirs. Shobido…

Walking down the street in almost any town in Japan will land you across some sort of noodles stand. Noodles, whether ramen, soba or others are often said to increase your stamina. This time, we sent one of our favourite gluttons down to Stamina Ramen “Sawahiki” in Sendai to have a go at their stamina…

The American steak. Something that’s probably native to North American BBQ’s is something that almost all expats from the grill loving corner of the globe long for. Though Japan has always been interested in American culture, finding good steak is something that always seems to be elusive. However, one Japanese steak house chain is trying…

With the weather warming up and the Spring Sakura season fully underway in Tohoku, we decided it would be a good idea to take a nice trip up to Iwate prefecture and experience some onsen! With a total of 11 different hotspring establishments, Hanamaki Onsen resort in Iwate is a great place for a family…