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See kaleidoscopes from all over the world and throughout history at the Sendai Kaleidoscope Museum! [Miyagi Prefecture]

It has been 200 years since the kaleidoscope was first created. Fascinated by its charm, artists from all over the world have created works of art. This was the first art exhibition in the world to bring together all these beautiful kaleidoscopes...

Chimon2017.03.16

Sakurano Sendai store

[Miyagi] Sakurano Sendai store closes!? Tracing its rise and fall

February 26, 2017 marked the end of a company that had witnessed the development of Sendai since the postwar era. Sakurano Sendai Store, which had been in business for 70 years, had been running alongside Sendai Station, and we look back on the ups and downs of the store.

Chimon2017.03.14

Three color mochi

[Miyagi] Delicious farm-fresh sweets found in the northern part of the prefecture!

The northern part of Miyagi Prefecture is a treasure trove of roadside stations and farm shops. The size of the freshly picked vegetables is outrageous, unlike the ones you'll find in supermarkets! Just looking at them is exciting.

Chimon2017.03.01

[Miyagi] A famous cherry blossom spot in Japan's first gold-producing region! Wakuya Castle Ruins (Joyama Park)

Source: Wikipedia - Wakuya Castle Known as Japan's first gold-producing region, Wakuya Town is a small town with a population of 16,000 located in Toda County in northern Miyagi Prefecture. Mount Ikudake is located in the center of the town, and the surrounding area is...

Chimon2017.02.28

[Miyagi] The rich tonkotsu soy sauce is addictive! Ramen Do Sendai

Ramen Do Sendai-kko, affectionately known as "Sendai-kko Ramen," is a ramen chain with over 10 stores mainly in Sendai. Founded in 1976, the ramen shop serves rich tonkotsu-based soy sauce ramen...

Chimon2017.02.24

"JoJo Fes i" celebrates the 30th anniversary of "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure" in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture.

Following on from last year, a "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure" event will be held in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture this year! The popular "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure" event, "JoJo's Seven..." will be held in Sendai last year.

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.02.22

Perfect for walking around town! 3 handy foods you can try in Miyagi!

Miyagi Prefecture is home to a wealth of walking spots in each region. And because of this, there are plenty of hand-held foods you can casually enjoy while strolling around town! This time, we'll be introducing some of the locally beloved hand-held foods...

Chimon2017.02.21

[Miyagi] 5 Recommended Bakeries in Sendai

We'll introduce you to some popular bakeries in Sendai! What kind of bread do you like? Sendai, the city of trees, is home to many small but unique bread shops.

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.02.16

Thousand Days Mochi

[Miyagi] 3 Japanese sweets representative of Sendai selected by Igeta Tea!

Since its founding in 1920, Igeta Tea has been serving Shizuoka tea in Sendai. Always committed to tea and with the eternal philosophy of "tea and culture," Igeta Tea offers not only tea leaves but also...

Chimon2017.02.15

Approach to Mount Teikyo

Speaking of Sendai! The locals love the triangular deep-fried tofu and Mount Teikyo [Miyagi Prefecture]

Miyagi Prefecture has a wide selection of delicious prepared foods, such as sasakama (rice crackers) and beef tongue, but they make a rather cliched souvenir. If you're looking for something a little more unique, try Teikyo Mountain's "Teikyo...".

Chimon2017.02.08

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