Culture Sendai Daikannon Statue Justin Velgus The Sendai Daikannon was the tallest statue in the world when built in 1991. It stands 100 meters high watching over the citizens..
Culture Sendai Tanabata Fireworks Festival 2026 Early Aug 16,000 fireworks light up the sky over the Hirose River every August 5th evening. This is the kickoff for 3 days of Tanabata F..
Culture Sendai's Pageant of Starlight 2026 Early - Late Dec The Sendai Pageant of Starlight is one of Japan's biggest winter illumination displays. Each year from early December thro..
Culture Immerse Yourself in Ishinomaki’s Seaside Specialties Ryan Noble From manga legends and remembering the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake to mouthwatering seafood, Ishinomaki is a place you'll..
Festivals HANAMIrium 2026 Apr 3rd - Apr 12th Visitors to Sendai can experience a contemporary take on the hanami tradition at HANAMIrium 2026. Held for 10 days from April 3rd..
Festivals Tohoku Kizuna Festival 2026 May 23rd - May 24th The Tohoku Kizuna Festival was initially created to remember the lives lost in the Great East Japan Earthquake. Now, it’s an o..
Culture Top 10 Things To Do in Sendai Justin Velgus The Top 10 very best Sendai City has to offer. Sendai is Miyagi Prefecture's capital and Tohoku's largest city. From n..