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Enjoy winter in Miyagi Prefecture! 3 recommended winter festivals!

Even within the Tohoku region, Miyagi Prefecture's winters are relatively warm and snow-free, and there are only a few winter festivals held in areas with snowfall, such as Mount Kurikoma and Miyagi Zao, where people can enjoy the world of snow and ice. Most of the festivals feature illuminations...

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