When you visit Sendai, what you can not miss out on is the Sendai Morning Market (仙台朝市). This market began shortly after the WWII air raid and is now filled with stalls selling fresh local produce. The price tags here are so friendly that citizens of other prefectures travel to Sendai for their grocery shopping […]
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In Sendai, apart from the Sendai Castle, there are a few more spots in the city center where you can overlook the cityscape of the City of Trees. The good news is that two of them are close to Sendai Station, making it easy for us to access these free observation decks!
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Although famed for the beautiful cherry blossom scenery, many places in Shiga Prefecture are worth visiting in autumn. So, if you find yourself at a loose end during the fall in Shiga, head down to these spots to experience the astonishing natural wonder of these secret places!
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If your travel dates to Japan are slightly before the cherry blossom season, don’t be disappointed that you will miss out on the splendid scenery the light pink flowers create. You might be just in time to catch the plum blossoms! In Osaka, there are a couple of spots where you can admire the small
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When you visit Sendai, the capital of the kingdom of the famous samurai, Date Masamune, you will notice that supermarkets, restaurants, and cafes are selling a particular traditional dessert with a creamy, light green topping wherever you go. That mysterious light-green-topped drink can also be found in various types of drinks!
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Besides Murakamiya Mochiten, Hikoichi (甘味処 彦いち) is another cafe we love. The dining space at Hikoichi is much larger than that at Murakamiya Mochiten. However, the queue was even longer by the time we stepped out! It is the best place to visit if you have a sweet tooth. You will be treated to a
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Miyagi Prefecture’s most famous specialty is Zunda Mochi. Such simple ingredients make it completely understandable if the dessert underwhelms you before you taste it. But there is a mochi shop in Sendai selling Zunda Mochi that people would still queue up for! The mild Zunda Mochi served at Murakamiya Mochiten (村上屋餅店) is different from that
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When visiting Sendai, a must-see shrine is Osaki Hachimangu Shrine (大崎八幡宮). It is the only place in the Tohōku region that houses a National Treasure. The shrine was erected in 1607 as the guardian shrine of Sendai and carries Date Masamune’s (伊達政宗, the first lord of Sendai Domain) hope of bringing happiness to his subjects.
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Buried deep in the mountain, whether it is in Sendai City or within the Miyagi Prefecture, Jogi Nyorai Saihoji Temple (定義如来 西方寺) is one of the top tourist attractions. It is no wonder Hanyu Yuzuru and his family were willing to visit the temple regularly. The temple, located in the west of Sendai City, can
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If you are a big fan of Japanese gardens, you would be interested in stopping at Rinnō-ji Temple (輪王寺) when you visit Sendai. It is where you will find the city’s best garden! In addition, the temple holds free meditation sessions on Saturday nights. Moreover, it is probably the only temple in the world that
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