Sendai Aoba Festival
The Sendai Aoba Festival was revived in 1985, the 350th anniversary of Lord Date Masamune’s death, to restore Sendai’s tradition of vibrant, large-scale festivals. Today, it is one of Sendai’s three major festivals and a seasonal summer tradition that attracts visitors from Japan and abroad.
Each float has performers putting on different shows, and the groups dressed as famous samurai from history really showcase Japanese warrior culture.
Universal Studios Japan
Popularly known as USJ, Universal Studios Japan is a large theme park offering fun for visitors of all ages. The park is divided into distinctive areas and brings together world-class entertainment, allowing guests to experience a variety of immersive worlds.
Even though the park gets really crowded, especially on holidays, buying a fast pass is a great way to avoid those long lines.
Koikeya Potato Chips Potato and Salt
A simple snack seasoned with a salt-based seasoning on thinly sliced and fried Japanese potatoes. It can be purchased at supermarkets and drug stores across Japan.
Once you start eating, you just can't stop!
Nagasaki Peace Park
A park spreads on the hill in Matsuyama-town, Nagasaki-city. At 11:02 a.m. on August 9, 1945, the bomb was dropped over this park. This park was established in 1951 to learn about the threat of an atomic bomb, to pray for the souls of victims, and to wish for eternal world peace.
This is the site where the atomic bomb was dropped. Many people bring flowers here and pray for world peace.
Kinshachi Yokocho
A superb gourmet area in Nagoya Castle Town, Kinshachi Yokocho, is divided into two sections.
There are so many delicious foods here! If it's crowded, you'll have to wait in line. Nagoya Castle is right next door.
Koganezaki Furofushi Onsen
A hot spring inn at the foot of the Shirakami Mountains. The name Furofushi Onsen reflects the founder’s wish that guests who recuperate here will neither grow old nor weak. Many visitors come for the open-air bath at the water’s edge, just 3.3 feet from the sea. Bathing while watching the sunset turn the entire view golden is an especially memorable experience.
There are both women's and mixed open-air baths by the ocean. You can enjoy them until 4 p.m. It feels amazing to soak in the warm water while taking in the sea view and cool breeze. Such a great experience.
