TRAVEL
Why This Shinto Shrine Near Sendai Airport is Drawing Inbound Tourists
It doesn't have the same cultural heft as other shrines. So why are tourists to Japan flocking to this shrine near Sendai…
sendai
TRAVEL
TRAVEL
Anime Pilgrimage in Japan: From Fandom to Infrastructure
How anime pilgrimage in Japan has evolved from a fan ritual into a coordinated regional strategy to boost tourism.
TRAVEL
Miyagi Prefecture: The Top 10 Must-See Travel Spots
Wanna see something different while in Japan? Get away from the crowds - head to Miyagi Prefecture and check out these top…
TRAVEL
Japan’s Large Buddhist Statue in Sendai Now a Lovely Pink
It used to be the tallest statue in Japan and is still a major tourist attraction. But why is the Sendai Daikannon…
CULTURE
仙台四郎 (Sendai Shirō): The Silent Man Sendai Calls a God of Fortune
How a man in Japan's city of Sendai became regarded as a "god of good fortune" whose image still persists today.
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Pop-Up Cafe That Supports Stutterers Makes Rounds in Japan
Learn about a new and unique popup cafe that aims to employ and advocate for people with speech impediments in Japan.
SOCIETY
“Hidden Anpanman” Braille Blocks Draw Concern From Museum Visitors
A gimmicky use of Braille blocks at the Anpanman museums has some blind users concerned the facilities are elevating novelty over safety.
CULTURE
Mihara Ryōkichi: The Kokeshi Dolls Savior
The story of one prolific folklorist's lifelong quest to save Miyagi Prefecture's handicrafts, history, and folktales.