The document outlines a 6-day volunteer itinerary in Sendai, Japan, focusing on rebuilding efforts after the 2011 tsunami and experiencing local culture. Day 1 includes checking into a hostel, visiting devastated areas by the sea, and trying a local food. Days 2-4 involve volunteering with habitat restoration and animal rescue organizations, attending local festivals, and playing with orphaned children. Days 5-6 consist of volunteering in nearby Matsushima, visiting parks and landmarks, and participating in community activities before departing.

1. Sendai, Japan Itinerary

2. Day #1 Highlights Check-in at Miyagi Guesthouse, a popular hostel Spend time in the beautiful city shops & parks Visit the devastation by the seaside Try gyutan (beef tongue) – a custom in Sendai! Sendai Shi Center can help plan volunteer projects Meditation ritual at the famous Rinno-ji Temple

3. Day #2 Highlights Volunteer to build homes lost in the tsunami with the Japan Home Rebuild Project team! See the beautiful architecture of Sendai Mediatheque Eat dinner at Ichimuan, a popular Japanese restaurant Get a relaxing Thai massage Visit Ernie’s Bar to listen to some live music with a beer

4. Day #3 Highlights Help feed, walk and rescue birds, dogs and cats with the Animal Refuge Kansai – a volunteer association Try Japanese-Italian food for lunch and a famous oyster bar, Kaki Toku, for dinner Have a once in a lifetime experience at Sakunami Hot Springs Watch the fireworks celebrating the beginning of Sendai’s annual Tanabata Festival!

5. Day #4 Highlights Play games with the children of an orphanage by volunteering with SmileKidsJapan Head to the Asaichi Morning Market to buy some gifts Attend the Tanabata Festival and help with the clean-up Shaft – one of the top night clubs in downtown Sendai – is great for American visitors

6. Day #5 Highlights Bus to Matsushima, a beautiful nearby seaside city Take a pleasure cruise to see Matsushima’s natural wonders! Get close to tsunami victims through volunteer efforts Help build, sort and talk to the city’s victims Otkamori presents a fantastic view of Matsushima Bay Try a well-known vegetarian restaurant

7. Day #6 Highlights Visit the popular AER Building in downtown Sendai Clean some of seaside Sendai’s damaged flats Marvel at Kotodai Park’s cherry blossoms Give the community a great neighborhood game of soccer One last Japanese meal at Oden Sankichi Have a safe flight home!

8. Remember to Bring Hiking Shoes Gloves Band-Aids Camera Trinkets to give away Bathing Suit