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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 2025 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 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..
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31 Culture Cultural Properties of Tohoku University Justin Velgus The Katahira Campus of Tohoku University, located in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, is packed with 13 “Registered Tangible Cu..
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