From sakura-inspired cosmetics in spring to fall’s roasted treats and vibrant colors, Japan is known for its embrace of all things seasonal. In fact, it loves them so much that it used to recognize 24 ...

Sendai, on the Japanese island of Honshu, is the largest city in the Tohoku region, northeastern Japan. It was founded in 1601 by Date Masamune, a samurai whose name is known to all Japanese.