We Visit The 2021 Sendai Tanabata Festival

3 years ago
Gregor Saita

After a one-year absence, the famous Sendai Tanabata Matsuri returned for 2021. Join CokoGuri as we stroll through the decorations…

Living in the Age of Corona – CokoGuri and the New Lifestyle

4 years ago

Like the rest of the world, living in the age of Corona affected our life. Take a look at how…

What Many People Don’t Know About Coffee Culture in Japan

4 years ago

Japanese people drink more than sake or green tea. Many people are surprised to learn that Japan has a well-defined…

Setsubun, the Bean Throwing Festival at Toshogu Shrine

4 years ago

Setsubun is part of the Haru Matsuri, or Spring Festival. Join CokoGuri as we grab a front-row seat to watch…

We Visit the Osaki Hachimangu Dontosai Festival in Sendai

4 years ago

Matsutaki Matsuri are common in Japan at the end of the New Year's season. Today we attend the largest and…

A Quick Trip Back into the Showa Era in Japan

4 years ago

The modern era Japan of bullet trains and megacities is fairly modern. Before the 1960s Japan looked a lot different.…

Celebrating Oshogatsu, a Traditional Japanese New Year

4 years ago

The biggest holiday in Japan is Oshogatsu. Join us as we celebrate the traditional Japanese New Year by decorating for…

One Year Later: Looking Back at Our First Year in Japan

4 years ago

On our first anniversary of moving to Sendai, we take a look back at our first year in Japan. Take…

Warming Up in a Seafood Izakaya in Ichibancho

4 years ago

Izakayas are traditional Japanese restaurants that serve comfort food. On a cold winter night, we warm up in a seafood…

The 2019 Sendai Pageant of Starlight on Jozenji-dori

4 years ago

Winter illuminations are extremely popular in Japan, and Sendai is no different. Today we take you on a stroll through…