Miyagi Prefecture is famous for Zao, which is well known for its hot springs, skiing, and frost-covered trees. However, the most famous spot is "Okama." It's not a rice cooker, but a...
Southern Miyagi Prefecture is a city of history and the future. Shiroishi, the center of power of the Date clan, the feudal lord of Sendai, ruled by Katakura Kojuro, is home to numerous historic buildings, while Kakuda City is home to some amazing sci-fi-esque buildings...
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Men should never lose their boyish heart. No matter how old we get, we should continue to pursue our dreams. If there's one thing that symbolizes the boyish heart, it's boys' manga! Ordinary, ordinary...
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When people think of Shiroishi Castle, they often think of Katakura Kojuro, a man beloved by such great figures as Hideyoshi and Ieyasu. Many people visit in the spring to see the cherry blossoms.
Toshogu Shrine is a historic shrine dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu. Many people have probably visited Nikko Toshogu Shrine on a school trip. However, there are other Toshogu shrines besides Nikko...
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When you hear the word "dagashi" (cheap sweets), what kind of snacks come to mind? "Umaibo," "fries," "Moroccan yogurt"... The snacks that come to mind are different for each person, but they are all...
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Kokeshi dolls are a traditional craft beloved by the common people of Miyagi Prefecture. But what about traditional crafts beloved by the samurai class? During the Edo period, Sendai, a city of one million people, was known as the Sendai Domain, and was a regional center of the Tohoku region.
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With the cherry blossom season coming to an end, spring is finally here in Miyagi. It's the season to enjoy colorful flowers in parks and botanical gardens throughout the prefecture. June is especially exciting, with roses, hydrangeas, and other...
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Speaking of museums, they are places where artifacts excavated from ruins are carefully arranged and displayed. Looking at the exhibits and imagining what life was like back then is the perfect way to spend your time as an adult.
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In April 2020, Fujisaki Department Store, headquartered in Sendai, acquired the naming rights to Sendai Yagiyama Zoo, and the zoo has become known to locals and tourists as "Yagiyama Zoo Fujisaki no Mori.".
