LET’S DANCE ANA
Thetraveljunkie.org – When in the Sendai airport for our flight to Tokyo with ANA, I took a long stroll through the whole airport to stretch my legs. It felt great to walk. It was as if the simple motion was… Continue Reading
TRAVEL & CULTURE
Look Into the Light in Sendai Bay
Thetraveljunkie.org – After our trip to a traditional market in Sendai city, we made our way to Iwanuma – Shimonogo and Sendai Bay! We decided to drive in the direction of Sendai and then carry on driving to Sendai Bay. After… Continue Reading
THE TRAVEL JUNKIE IN ANA HOLIDAY INN SENDAI
Thetraveljunkie.org – We have travelled a lot but we had never been to Tohoku, so Sendai seemed like the perfect place for our trip to the continent and it has inadvertently taken a little spot in our hearts. Sendai was… Continue Reading
EXPLORE MATSUSHIMA BAY
Thetraveljunkie.org – Matsushima has been long celebrated as a place of romance, spirituality and elegance. Come for the landscape of 260 pine-covered islands. Uncover the stories behind the mysterious caves, three red bridges, and centuries-old temples. Take a leisurely walk… Continue Reading
VISITING GODAIDO TEMPLE, MATSUSHIMA
Thetraveljunkie.org – After walking around Matsushima Retro Gallery, we went all the way up to Godaido Temple. This is a must-see symbol of Matsushima. It was founded in 807 and reconstructed by Date Masamune in 1604. It is named for… Continue Reading
DISCOVER SENDAI CASTLE
Thetraveljunkie.org – A few weeks ago we spent a couple of days in Sendai. We love visiting different spots in Tohoku and especially those that we haven’t been to before. Sendai Castle is the must-go to area to visit in… Continue Reading
GUIDE TO MIYAGI ZAO KOKESHI MUSEUM
Thetraveljunkie.org – In the modern Miyagi Zao Kokeshi Museum, there are many intersting areas, including an exhibition hall exhibiting Kokeshi dolls from across the country, a booth where demonstrations are given by Kokeshi artisans, an experience area where travel junkies… Continue Reading
TOHOKU KOKESHI PAINTING CLASS
Thetraveljunkie.org – We mentioned in our previous video that Tokyo was a city from the future, but our visit to Miyagi Zao helped us learn a little bit more about Japan’s traditional side. We came across one of the most… Continue Reading
BETWEEN OKAMA CRATER AND ZAO ECHO LINE, TOHOKU – JAPAN
Thetraveljunkie.org – We travelled to Okama Crater, a circle lake surrounded by the three mountains of the Zao Mountain Range and we saw some of the most beautiful spots that the Zao Echo Line of approximately 26 km in total… Continue Reading
JAPANESE ONSEN ETIQUETTE
Thetraveljunkie.org – Hot springs, or onsen, are a big deal in Miyagi Zao Royal Hotel, Japan. onsen are comprised of volcanic spring water that’s full of natural minerals, giving health benefits like clearer skin, detoxification and even weight loss (it’s… Continue Reading
HIROSAKI PARK CHERRY BLOSSOM VIEWING, AOMORI
Thetraveljunkie.org – We love visiting different spots in Japan and especially those that we haven’t been to before, it always makes us think that travel changes you and how you see the world. It helps you thing big. Hirosaki Park… Continue Reading
AOMORI STATION TO SHIROISHI-ZAO STATION
Thetraveljunkie.org – Can you imagine what it must be like to travel from one side of the Japan to the other by Shinkansen and celebrate getting off at the best stop? We woke up early to go to Aomori Station… Continue Reading