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Hoya Boya's Birthday (Miyagi Prefecture) Hoya Boya, the tourism mascot for Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture, was born in 2007 (Heisei 19), and July 20th is his birthday anniversary.
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The anniversary of the death of Edo period traveler Sugae Masumi (Akita Prefecture) Sugae Masumi, a traveler and herbalist of the late Edo period, died on July 19, 1829 (August 18, 1829 in the Gregorian calendar)...
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The opening of the Sendai Municipal Subway Namboku Line (Miyagi Prefecture) On July 15, 1987, the Sendai Municipal Subway's Namboku Line opened. As the name suggests, this line connects the north and south of Sendai City...
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Yoshiyama Memorial (Miyagi Prefecture) A memorial service for Date Tadamune, the second lord of the Sendai domain who died on July 12, 1658 (August 10, 1658), and his retainers who died alongside him, is being held at Zuiganji Temple in Matsushima Town, Miyagi Prefecture.
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The day of the U.S. Air Raid on Sendai (Miyagi Prefecture) On July 10, 1945, towards the end of World War II, the U.S. military carried out the Sendai Air Raid on Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, burning down the center of Sendai.
Summer in Tohoku is all about festivals! Here's a roundup of the 2025 dates for the "Six Major Tohoku Festivals," major events that bring local traditions to life and are enjoyed by both locals and tourists.
During the Taisho era, when Japanese films were still silent, film productions were taking place all over the country, and even in regional cities, traveling screenings and educational films were actively held. Among the films produced in this era...
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The Day Sendai Airport Was Born (Miyagi Prefecture) After the war, the civilian airport "Sendai Airfield" was returned by GHQ (Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers). On March 1, 1964, it was designated as a Type 2 airport under the Airport Development Act.
Located in the Naruko Onsen area of Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, Katanuma is known as a highly acidic crater lake, which is extremely rare even in Japan. The emerald green surface of the lake captivates all who visit.
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Hansoki (Miyagi Prefecture) Hansoki is a memorial service held every year on June 24th at Zuiganji Temple in Matsushima. It commemorates the founder of the domain, Date Masamune, his wife Yotokuin (Aiko), and 20 of his vassals who died in the war.
