Culture Sendai's Pageant of Starlight Dec 8th - Dec 25th The Sendai Pageant of Starlight is one of Japan's biggest winter illumination displays. Each year from early December thro..
Activities Sake Aquarium Night Late May The Sendai Uminomori Aquarium's Sake Aquarium night has been running since 2017, and provides a way to showcase products from..
Activities Sendai's Aoba Matsuri Late May The Aoba Matsuri is Sendai's largest festival after Tanabata. A samurai procession, dancers, and various events can be enjoyed..
Culture Sendai Tea Ceremony Festival Late May Sendai's annual tea ceremony festival is held at Kotodai Park on the second weekend of June. 13 tea schools gather to offe..
Activities Sendai International Half Marathon Early Jun Each May 10,000 runners take to the streets to participate in Sendai's International Half Marathon. The festivities are be..
Culture Sendai Tanabata Fireworks Festival 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 Tanabata Early Aug Sendai Tanabata Festival held August 6th-8th always delights visitors. The largest Tanabata event in Japan continues to grow in..