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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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.".
About 12 minutes by car from Sendai Station, on Mount Aoba, offering a panoramic view of the city, stood a castle that once ruled Sendai. Built by Date Masamune, the castle known as Aoba Castle has long since disappeared...
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Sakunami Onsen is located about 40 minutes from downtown Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. Surrounded by majestic mountains, Sakunami Onsen is not only a hot spring, but also boasts beautiful nature and Japan's leading whiskey...
"Seri nabe" (water parsley hotpot) is a winter specialty of Miyagi Prefecture, especially Natori and Sendai. Compared to beef tongue, sasakama, and zunda mochi, it is not as well known nationwide, but it is a very popular dish in Miyagi Prefecture.
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When naming three famous things in Sendai, the two that always come up are "Date Masamune" and "beef tongue." Beef tongue in particular is a dish that many people who have only ever tried at regular yakiniku restaurants will enjoy in Sendai.
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A 50-minute drive from Sendai Station, the Natori River flows through Akiu Onsen, creating a gorge lined with strangely shaped rocks. It stretches about one kilometer upstream and downstream from the intersection at the entrance to Akiu Onsen. Its name...
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A huge waterfall with a width of 6m and a total drop of 55m. It is one of Japan's Three Greatest Waterfalls, one of Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls, and a designated National Place of Scenic Beauty. Did you know that you can see this scenic spot in Sendai? If such a famous spot exists, why not visit it in the summer?.
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Akiu Village is a new leisure facility that has opened in Akiu. With its spacious grounds and neat exterior, it's a place you'll want to stop by. To make the most of Akiu Village, we recommend...
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