What is Miyagi Shirome? It is a high-quality soybean grown exclusively in Miyagi Prefecture. It is a top-quality, large-grained domestic soybean that offers the perfect combination of taste, appearance, and flavor. It is called "Shirome" because the soybean's sprout (navel) is white...
Hiroyuki Oka
The Sendai City Astronomical Observatory has a long history. 68 years ago, in 1954, Professor Yoshio Kato of the Tohoku University School of Science, who became the first director of the observatory, said, "I want to build a proper, sturdy telescope for the students.".
Thanks to the popularity of K-POP and Korean dramas, the number of restaurants serving Korean food has been increasing in the Sendai area. From classic dishes like samgyeopsal and bibimbap to chijimi and cheese dak galbi...
Hiroyuki Oka
There are times when you just want to eat until you're stuffed to the brim. There are plenty of restaurants in Sendai where you can enjoy large portions of gourmet food. This time, we'll be introducing...
Hiroyuki Oka
Many people may not know what "bakke" means. In fact, "bakke" is the name of a certain food ingredient. This time, we will explain the origin of the name of "bakke," a beloved food ingredient in Miyagi Prefecture.
Hiroyuki Oka
When you think of Akiu Onsen, many people probably think of Saichi's Ohagi. However, there is a gourmet food that has been trending on social media recently: Koppepan! This time, we'll be introducing...
Hiroyuki Oka
When you think of sweets from Miyagi Prefecture, many people probably think of "Zunda Mochi." However, Miyagi Prefecture is also home to many other delicious sweets, including cakes, tarts, dango, and anmitsu, all of which are less well known.
Hiroshima Prefecture is famous for its oysters, but Miyagi Prefecture boasts the second-highest oyster farming yield in Japan in 2020. Miyagi Prefecture also has a wide variety of processed oyster products. Oyster souvenirs are a great way to...
In Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, there is Sendai Castle (Aoba Castle), the castle of Date Masamune. Near the site of the main gate, there is a stone monument that appears to belong to the Freemasons, and it has become a bit of an urban legend...
A must-see for footbath lovers! We'll introduce you to some footbath spots where you can easily enjoy Miyagi Prefecture's famous hot springs. Miyagi Prefecture is home to many famous hot springs, but there are also plenty of other places to enjoy a footbath while sightseeing, touring, or just for a quick...
