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Kakuda City, Miyagi Prefecture: A city connected to space as a development base for large rocket engines

Kakuda City in Miyagi Prefecture may not be well known nationwide. Located south of Miyagi Prefecture's capital, Sendai, near the border with Fukushima Prefecture, the city is pierced by the Abuku River, a first-class river, which runs through the center of the city.

NORIJUNNORIJUN2022.08.08

[Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture] Introducing the latest information and history of the 2022 Sendai Tanabata Festival! What to see on the day...

The Sendai Tanabata Festival is a famous event held in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture. Even if you know of the event itself, there may be some people who have never been there. So, this time we will introduce the Sendai Tanabata Festival in 2022...

Hiroyuki OkaHiroyuki Oka2022.07.26

[Miyagi Prefecture] Summer is the season for sea squirt! Five recommended restaurants!

Sea squirt is a specialty of Miyagi Prefecture. It is in season from May to August every year, and restaurants throughout the prefecture offer dishes featuring sea squirt. This article introduces recommended places to eat sea squirt in Miyagi Prefecture.

Hiroyuki OkaHiroyuki Oka2022.07.17

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[Craft Beer in Miyagi Prefecture (Northern Area)] 5 Breweries with Unique Flavors!

Among the microbreweries producing craft beer in the area north of Sendai in Miyagi Prefecture are a long-established establishment that has been brewing "local beer" since the end of the 20th century and a new brewery that is hoping to help with the recovery of the coastal areas affected by the disaster.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2022.07.08

[Miyagi Prefecture] Make delicious "Zunda" | Enjoy the vibrant green flavor of early summer at home

Miyagi Prefecture's specialty is "Zunda Mochi." For fans of Japanese sweets, seeing the generous amount of Zunda bean paste poured over the mochi makes you feel happy. By the way, that bright green "Zunda Mochi"...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2022.07.07

Craft beer

[Craft Beer in Sendai City and Southern Miyagi Prefecture] 5 New Breweries...

As of June 2022, there are two microbreweries in Sendai City, and one each in Shiogama City, Natori City, and Kakuda City. With the recent craft beer boom, the number of restaurants serving craft beer is increasing...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2022.07.06

[Miyagi Prefecture during the Boshin War] What decision did the powerful Sendai domain of Oshu make?

The Sendai Domain became the leader of the Oshu-Uetsu Alliance and played a central role in the battle against the Imperial Army, but little is known about its actions during the Boshin War. It was the largest and most powerful domain in the Tohoku region, with a total military force of 35,000.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2022.06.14

The tiles in the arcade in front of Sendai Station reveal the remains of a waterway from the Edo period?.

The Sendai Station Shopping Arcade is a popular tourist spot with many people coming and going. However, there is a mystery about this shopping arcade that is not well known even among Miyagi residents. That mystery is the "pattern of the arcade tiles"...

Hiroyuki OkaHiroyuki Oka2022.06.01

[Miyagi Prefecture] Even more delicious sasa kamaboko! Recommended products and fun recipe variations...

A classic souvenir from Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, is sasa kamaboko. Its firm texture and refined fish flavor are addictive. It's a versatile ingredient that can be enjoyed as a snack with alcohol or as a finishing touch to a meal. Simple...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2022.05.25

The Nekozuka Kofun Cat Festival, a grand cat festival for cat lovers, and cat legends [Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture]

Did you know? Every year, Sendai City holds the Nekozuka Kofun Cat Festival in Wakabayashi Ward. I'm sorry, but honestly, I didn't know about it. I just happened to learn about Sendai's history, traditions, and legends...

Editorial staffEditorial staff2022.05.21

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