Come along on a trip to Sendai Castle, Shiroishi Castle and Saiho-ji.

When you're ready to take a break from the sparkling winter snow, why not try making Japanese pottery in Miyagi.

Follow along with our resident Japanese history buff who spent two 'cool' days exploring Miyagi Prefecture in the northeastern area of Tohoku, checking out the nature, cultural experiences and, of course, the rich history of this gorgeous region of Japan.

While you can stay home and do online shopping until your fingers fall off, some of the best deals to be had are out on the streets. Here are five of the best shopping streets in Tokyo, offering you everything you could ever need in the big city.