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Zunda mochi, a Sendai specialty

163. 2026 Trip Recap (Part 3)

May 04, 2026 by Jason Nieling in Travel

Yamadera, a mountain temple in Yamagata

“Snow monsters” at Zao Onsen

Jason and Paul recently returned home from a trip to Japan. Join them as they discuss their itinerary and recount their third week of sightseeing!

Topics Covered:

  • Sendai: Zuihoden — Sendai City Museum — Sendai Castle Ruins — Osaki Hachimangu Shrine — Sendai Mediatheque — Sunmall Ichibancho Shopping Arcade

  • Yamagata: Risshakuji (Yamadera) — Zao Onsen

  • Matsushima: Ojima — Kanrantei Tea House — Sightseeing Cruise — Zuiganji — Entsuin — Date Masamune Historical Museum — Fukuura Island — Matsushima Retro Museum — Matsushima Fish Market

  • Sendai: Earthquake Heritage Arahama Elementary School — Daikannon — Rinnouji — Kirin Beer Factory

  • Tokyo: teamLab Planets — Small Worlds — Kokyo Gaien National Garden

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May 04, 2026 /Jason Nieling
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