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Sendai Shiro

Did the God of Fortune really exist? The Legend of Sendai Shiro! [Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture]

Did you know that Sendai once had a god of fortune? His name was Sendai Shiro. Even today, there is no end to the number of stores that display his picture in hopes of sharing in his blessings. What kind of...

Chimon2017.01.24

Wake Up, Girls!

"Wake Up, Girls!" is an idol anime set in Sendai

Wake Up, Girls! is an idol anime set in Sendai. Idol anime generally depicts the glorious image of idols, but Wake Up,...

Chimon2017.01.12

Musubimaru

[Miyagi Prefecture] Recommended Sendai Souvenir! Discover the Charm of Musubimaru, the Local Mascot!

Musubimaru is the local mascot representing Miyagi Prefecture. He is currently the section chief in charge of tourism promotion for Sendai and Miyagi at the Sendai-Miyagi Tourism Campaign Promotion Council Secretariat, but what kind of character is he?.

Chimon2016.12.20

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