Miyagi

Visit Mori no Eki in Sendai for fresh seasonal cherries and locally grown vegetables. This favorite stop on our annual cherry-buying trip to Yamagata offers bargain baskets, freshly boiled corn, and plenty of great-value produce.

Kokubu Ichinomiya Suwa Shrine in Aiko, Sendai, is said to be a powerful spot bursting with blessings! Here's a real-life report—including a slightly roundabout route and some unexpected encounters!

We revisited Ayashi Shrine (Kokubun Ichinomiya Suwa Shrine) in Aoba Ward, Sendai. During the second year of our personal wish-making routine, we explored the main shrine, the Peace Bell, and several spiritual spots deeper in the grounds, including Kanhebi Suijin Shrine, Inari Shrine, and Hebi Shrine. Surrounded by peaceful countryside scenery, this hidden shrine is a relaxing escape from central Sendai.