A magnificent natural artwork "Zao Juhyo Festival" will be held at Zao Onsen Ski Resort at the best time to see Juhyo. Juhyo, a special feature of winter in Zao, are formed through moisture in the air when the Aomori Fir trees freeze and snow accumulates on them. Juhyo, created by the unusual weather conditions of the Zao Mountain Range, is also known as a "snow monster" and … [Read more...] about Zao Juhyo Festival (Snow Monsters), Yamagata
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Umi No Bon Festival, Miyagi
Summer festival, while cherishing the tradition of “Sacred Place Matsushima” Matsushima has long been known for its beauty since ancient times in Heian, and is now designated as a National Scenic Spot and Prefectural Natural Park. Many visitors to the area were so admired of their beauty that they praised them for painting and poetry. The views from the four observatories, … [Read more...] about Umi No Bon Festival, Miyagi
Sendai Pageant of Starlight, Miyagi
“Sendai Pageant of Starlight” is a winter tradition in Sendai. This Sendai Pageant of Starlight, which started in 1986 with the desire to “brighten winter Sendai” and “forest city to light city”, has been held through donations and support from many people. 160 zelkova trees on Jozenji Street are wrapped in beautiful shine. Sendai Pageant of Starlight is the most popular … [Read more...] about Sendai Pageant of Starlight, Miyagi
Sendai Star Festival (Tanabata Matsuri), Miyagi
"Sendai Star Festival" (Tanabata Matsuri) is Japan's largest Tanabata Festival held every year from August 6th to 8th in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. This is a traditional festival that has been going on for more than 400 years since the time of Sendai great founder Masamune Date, and is said to be the originator of the Tanabata festival held all over the country. During the … [Read more...] about Sendai Star Festival (Tanabata Matsuri), Miyagi
Okama (The crater lake of the Zao Mountain Range), Miyagi
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
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