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
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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
Matsushima, Miyagi
The spot which makes you feel history is also attractive There are 260 large and small islands in Matsushima in Miyagi prefecture, and beautiful scenery is attractive. The islands of Matsushima are spectacular views from the spot called “Shidaikan”. In addition, the spot which makes history feel like Zuiganji Temple which is designated as a national treasure, Oshima which is … [Read more...] about Matsushima, Miyagi
Okama (The crater lake of the Zao Mountain Range), Miyagi
The mystical atmosphere is created Okama is a circle type crater lake held in three peaks of Mt. Kattadake of Zao, Mt. Kumanodake, and Mt. Goshikidake. Since it was the shape of Kama (caldron), it came to be called to as “Okama.” In the surface of a lake, it is full of the emerald green water. The mystical atmosphere is created as contrasted with the violent crater wall. … [Read more...] about Okama (The crater lake of the Zao Mountain Range), Miyagi
Aobajo (Sendaijo) Castle, Miyagi
The “Aobajo Castle” as an elegant name Sendai which is the greatest town in the Tohoku district. Speaking of the tourist attraction representing Sendai, it is the "Sendaijo Castle". The Sendaijo Castle is known also for “Masamune Date” who was famous Sengoku Busho (Japanese military commander) having built the castle. It is called the “Aobajo Castle” as an elegant name and … [Read more...] about Aobajo (Sendaijo) Castle, Miyagi
Zao Frost Covered Tree Festival (Snow Monsters), Yamagata
The rare scene appearing only in winter Especially in Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort equipped with large and various courses even in Yamagata, “Zao Juhyo Matsuri” (Frost Covered Tree Festival) is performed every winter. The beautiful frost-covered trees which nature made has a wonderful form just like long humps. February when it grows greatly becomes especially best time to … [Read more...] about Zao Frost Covered Tree Festival (Snow Monsters), Yamagata