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Centered on the "forest city" of Sendai, with Matsushima (one of the Three Views of Japan), Zao's frost-covered trees, and superb oysters and beef tongue.

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๐Ÿ“ Articles about Miyagi

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Seasonal Picks๐ŸŒธ Spring

Miyagi Cherry Blossom Guide: Best Sakura Spots

Discover the most beautiful cherry blossom spots in Miyagi. Spring sakura viewing guide wiโ€ฆ

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Gourmet๐Ÿ‚ Autumn

Miyagi Local Gourmet Guide: ็‰›ใ‚ฟใƒณ

Discover Miyagi''s unique local cuisine including ็‰›ใ‚ฟใƒณ. A food lover''s guide to the best lโ€ฆ

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Rainy Day Spots๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Rainy Day in Miyagi: Best Indoor Spots & Activities

Don't let the rain stop you in Miyagi! Discover top indoor attractions including ไป™ๅฐๅธ‚ๅš็‰ฉ้คจ, ใ†โ€ฆ

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Miyagi Food Guide: Gyutan, Zunda Mochi & Sanriku Seafood

Sendai's legendary grilled beef tongue, Zunda sweet edamame mochi and the outstanding seafโ€ฆ

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Sendai Castle (Aoba Castle) Ruins and Date Masamune: The One-Eyed Dragon's Castle That Built the City of Trees

Sendai Castle on Aoba Hill was built by the "One-Eyed Dragon" Date Masamune and was the laโ€ฆ

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Sendai Gyutan: Soul Food of the City of Trees โ€” Boldly Grilled Beef Tongue on Charcoal

Sendai's famous gyutan (grilled beef tongue) โ€” thick-cut beef tongue boldly charcoal-grillโ€ฆ

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Kesennuma Shark Cuisine: Food Culture of Japan's Largest Shark Landing Port

Kesennuma, known as Japan's largest shark landing port, is famous for dishes using shark fโ€ฆ

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Seasonal Picksโ„๏ธ Winter

Izunuma and Uchinuma: Tohoku's Largest Migratory Bird Sanctuary Where Greater White-fronted Geese Winter

Izunuma and Uchinuma in Kurihara and Tome, Miyagi, are Ramsar Convention registered wetlanโ€ฆ

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Sightseeingโ˜€๏ธ Summer

Shichigahama and Sendai Bay: Hidden Scenic Coast Near Matsushima

Shobuta Beach in Shichigahama, Miyagi, is a white-sand beach overlooking Sendai Bay. Livelโ€ฆ

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Osaki Furukawa: Iwadeyama Castle Town and Birthplace of Date Masamune

Furukawa in Osaki, Miyagi, is a Tohoku agricultural hub. Iwadeyama holds the ruins of Iwadโ€ฆ

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Power Spot๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Oshika Peninsula and Kinkasan: Sacred Island Where Deer and Shrines Coexist

Kinkasan, accessible by boat from the tip of the Oshika Peninsula in Ishinomaki, Miyagi, iโ€ฆ

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Ishinomaki Revival and Manga Museum: Stone Forest Manga Town Rising from Disaster

Ishinomaki, which suffered catastrophic damage in the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, haโ€ฆ

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Seasonal Picks๐Ÿ‚ Autumn

Sendai Autumn Foliage: Brocade Autumn at Akiu and Sakunami Onsen Gorges

The gorges of Akiu and Sakunami Onsen โ€” Sendai's "inner parlors" โ€” are brilliantly coloredโ€ฆ

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Shiroishi Umen: Traditional Fine Short Noodles Made Without Oil

Shiroishi umen โ€” short, fine noodles made without oil, a Shiroishi specialty from the Edo โ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Mitsui Outlet Park Sendai Port: Tohoku's Largest Outlet Complex

Mitsui Outlet Park Sendai Port in Rifu, Miyagi, is Tohoku's largest outlet facility. With โ€ฆ

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Shiogama Sushi: Sacred Ground of Sushi Where Sanriku's Freshest Seafood Gathers

Shiogama, Miyagi, near Sendai, is a sacred ground for sushi where Sanriku's freshest seafoโ€ฆ

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Seasonal Picks๐ŸŒธ Spring

Michinoku Mori no Kohan Park: Four Seasons at Tohoku's Largest National Park

Michinoku Mori no Kohan Park in Kawasaki, Miyagi, is Tohoku's largest national park at 700โ€ฆ

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Vegalta Sendai and Miyagi Stadium: Sendai's Soccer and Sports Culture

Miyagi Stadium in Rifu, Miyagi, hosted the 2002 FIFA World Cup and is Tohoku's largest socโ€ฆ

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Akiu Onsen: Sendai's Inner Retreat Said to Have Been Visited by Prince Shotoku

Akiu Onsen on the outskirts of Sendai is a historic hot spring said to have been visited bโ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Matsushima and Basho: The Truth Behind "Matsushima ya, Ah Matsushima ya"

Matsuo Basho visited Matsushima, one of Japan's Three Views, and was reportedly speechlessโ€ฆ

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Seasonal Picks๐Ÿ‚ Autumn

Marumori Town Terraced Fields and Autumn Foliage: Miyagi Satoyama Preserving Japan's Original Landscape

Marumori at the southernmost tip of Miyagi features beautiful stone-walled terraced fieldsโ€ฆ

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Festival/Eventโ„๏ธ Winter

Sendai Hikari no Pageant: Magical Winter Light Corridor along Jozenji-dori

SENDAI Hikari no Pageant held along Jozenji-dori each December is Tohoku's largest winter โ€ฆ

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Onagawa Fresh Fish Market and Rebuilt Town: The Miracle of a Small Fishing Port Rising from Disaster

Onagawa, Miyagi, suffered devastating losses in the 2011 earthquake but has revived aroundโ€ฆ

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Matsushima Cruise โ€” Scenic Island Views from the Sea

Cruise through Matsushima Bay and admire one of Japan's Three Views โ€” over 260 pine-covereโ€ฆ

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Festival/Eventโ˜€๏ธ Summer

Sendai Tanabata Festival โ€” The Largest Summer Celebration in Tohoku

Experience the spectacular Sendai Tanabata Festival each August, where enormous colorful sโ€ฆ

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Zao's Okama Crater Lake and Frost-Covered Trees โ€” The Volcanic Lake with Spectacular Four-Season Views

Visit Zao's stunning Okama crater lake, which changes color with the seasons, and the famoโ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Matsushima โ€” One of Japan's Three Views, the Sea of Islands and Zuiganji Zen Temple

Explore Matsushima, one of Japan's three great scenic views, dotted with 260 pine-clad islโ€ฆ

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Seasonal Picksโ„๏ธ Winter

Zao's Frost-Covered Trees โ€” The Winter Wonderland Where Ice Monsters Appear

Witness the magical juhyo (frost-covered trees) of Zao, where subzero winds transform the โ€ฆ

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Kinkasan โ€” Sacred Gold Island of Fortune and Matchmaking

Visit Kinkasan island, a sacred site dedicated to the deity of gold and good fortune, acceโ€ฆ

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Shiogama Shrine โ€” The Historic Grand Shrine of Mutsu Province

Explore Shiogama Shrine, the prestigious ichinomiya of Mutsu Province, with over 1,000 yeaโ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Matsushima โ€” One of Japan's Three Views, Pine Islands and Sea

Behold Matsushima, one of Japan's Three Views, where over 260 pine-clad islands create a bโ€ฆ