Shichigahama sits south of the ruggedly scenic Matsushima Bay and north of the city of Sendai. Known for its fishing waters and as a summer vacation haven, Shichigahama attracts visitors from around Japan for its natural beauty. Void of the many islands protecting the coast in Matsushima Bay, several of its beaches are popular with local surfers….
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Tohoku Week – Kanrantei
When you sit down in Kanrantei and served a frothy matcha and sweet wagashi, you may not realize the building you are in may be better traveled in Japan than you. Kanrantei teahouse was a gift to Data Musumine, the daimyo who founded the city of Sendai, from the legendary Japanese leader Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Kanrantei was built…
Kujikuri Beach Area
Kujikuri is a stretch of beaches along the East Coast of Chiba Prefecture. With long beaches that meet the shore gently, this area is popular with Japanese surfers and bodyboarders as well as families just out to enjoy a swim in the ocean. Less than two hours from Tokyo, many Tokyoites have vacation homes in…
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