Zao mountain range spanning Miyagi prefecture and Yamagata prefecture. "Okama" is the caldera lake in Zao-Goshikidake mountain in Miyagi prefecture side among them. Water accumulated at the crater of the volcano and it became a lake. Various minerals are melting, and it changes to the deep blue or emerald green of the lake surface depending on conditions such as season, time, … [Read more...] about Okama (The crater lake of the Zao Mountain Range), Miyagi
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Aobajo (Sendaijo) Castle, Miyagi
Aoba Castle Ruins (Sendai Castle Ruins) is a castle ruin of Masamune Date, which is a warring country daimyo (Japanese feudal lord), and the equestrian statue of the Masamune on the hill is also famous as a symbol of Sendai. It is said that building was started in 1600, and in 1602 it was almost told that it was completed. From the castle tower you can see the city of Sendai … [Read more...] about Aobajo (Sendaijo) Castle, Miyagi
Matsushima, Miyagi
"Matsushima" in Miyagi prefecture, which is counted as one of Japan's three scenic spots. It is famous as a scenic spot representing the Tohoku region such as being poetically written as a waka poet from old times and painted as a motif of paintings. The scenery of archipelago where the large and small islands float, the contrast of the blue of the sea and the green of the … [Read more...] about Matsushima, Miyagi
Zao Frost Covered Tree Festival (Snow Monsters), Yamagata
Zao in Yamagata Prefecture known as the largest snow resort in the Tohoku region. "Juhyo" (Frost Covered Tree), which is also a representative of Zao, is a natural art brought about by the unique weather conditions of this region. It is also called "snow monster" because the appearance of trees covered with ice and snow looks like a monster. Juhyo is particularly fantastic as a … [Read more...] about Zao Frost Covered Tree Festival (Snow Monsters), Yamagata
Umi No Bon Festival, Miyagi
In Matsushima which is a Tohoku sacred place, "Matsushima-Ryutoe Umi no Bon" was started for 2011 in the year of the Great East Japan Earthquake, for the purpose of praying and serving. As a new summer festival that replaces the "Matsushima fireworks display" so far, it is held every year since 2011 immediately after the earthquake. Illuminated lanterns, Bon Odori and drum … [Read more...] about Umi No Bon Festival, Miyagi
Sendai Pageant of Starlight, Miyagi
Every December, various illumination events are held throughout the country. Among them, the "Page of of Starlight" to be held in Sendai City, Miyagi prefecture is a popular event where zelkova rows of trees are wrapped in beautiful illumination, enjoyable from children to adults. The city of Sendai is full of greenery called "Mori no Miyako" (The Capital of Greens), but in … [Read more...] about Sendai Pageant of Starlight, Miyagi
Sendai Star Festival (Tanabata Matsuri), Miyagi
In the famous festivals of Tohoku region, excitement of the Nebuta Festival in Aomori, Kanto Matsuri (Lantern Festival) in Akita, Hanagasa in Yamagata, etc. are all highlights. But the Sendai Star Festival (Tanabata Matsuri) is a quiet festival where you can watch Tanabata decorations full of streets. Sendai Star Festival is a festival held in Sendai City, Miyagi prefecture, … [Read more...] about Sendai Star Festival (Tanabata Matsuri), Miyagi