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Exploring the weird and unusual local delicacies of Sendai
Drinks / Food / Sendai

Exploring the weird and unusual local delicacies of Sendai

Posted on: March 22, 2025March 22, 2025

Sendai is home to the famous statue of Date Masamune, the Daimyo who founded modern-day Sendai along with these interesting local delicacies.

Spending the night at DiCE Internet & Manga Cafe in Sendai
Accommodation / Internet cafes / Manga / Sendai

Spending the night at DiCE Internet & Manga Cafe in Sendai

Posted on: March 9, 2025March 9, 2025

Due to travel complications on my way back from Sapporo, I was forced to spend a night in Sendai, and that’s when I discovered DiCE.

5 cool things to do in Sendai – the samurai city of Japan
Drinks / Matsushima / Museum / Samurai / Sendai

5 cool things to do in Sendai – the samurai city of Japan

Posted on: May 21, 2024May 21, 2024

Known for its awesome samurai museums and delightful local delicacies, Sendai is the place to immerse yourself in Japan’s shogun era.

Top 5 most authentic Japanese restaurants in Japan
Osaka / Restaurants / Sapporo / Sendai / Sushi / Travel

Top 5 most authentic Japanese restaurants in Japan

Posted on: March 17, 2024March 17, 2024

What truly makes a restaurant authentic? In this article, I review my top 5 most authentic restaurants for Japanese cuisine across Japan!

Sashimi in Japan – the best places for delicious raw fish in 2024
Food / Ginzan / Restaurants / Ryokan / Sapporo / Sendai / Tokyo

Sashimi in Japan – the best places for delicious raw fish in 2024

Posted on: January 2, 2024March 5, 2025

Having traveled all over Japan, I’ve had my fair share of raw fish from different prefectures. Here are my top 5 best sashimi places in 2024!

Trying Gyutan (ox-tongue), the local delicacy of Sendai
Food / Restaurants / Sendai

Trying Gyutan (ox-tongue), the local delicacy of Sendai

Posted on: December 20, 2023December 20, 2023

Gyutan (not to be confused with gyudon), is a delicacy of Japanese cuisine originating from Sendai, the capital city of Miyagi prefecture.

These 5 incredible observation decks in Japan are completely free!
Hokkaido / Kitakyushu / Kyoto / Mountain / Mt. Moiwa / Philosopher's Path / Sapporo / Sendai

These 5 incredible observation decks in Japan are completely free!

Posted on: June 24, 2023June 24, 2023

Nothing beats the feeling of being on top of the world! These 5 observation points in Japan are not only stunning but 100% free to access!

A guide to Matsushima, Japan’s stunning seaside city
Matsushima / Sendai

A guide to Matsushima, Japan’s stunning seaside city

Posted on: December 10, 2022December 10, 2022

Known as one of the “Three Great Views of Japan,” the city of Matsushima offers some of the most amazing seaside views in the country!

Sendai – The beautiful country city of Japan’s Edo period
Culture / Sendai / Tokyo

Sendai – The beautiful country city of Japan’s Edo period

Posted on: November 30, 2022November 30, 2022

Beyond its vibrant cities and beautiful landscapes, Sendai is a vast prefecture rich in history that dates back to the Edo-Japan period.

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