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Miyagi Ken ("Ken" in Japanese means prefecture) is Miyagi Prefecture is located in the southeastern part of the Tohoku region. It faces the Pacific Ocean to the east, and Matsushima, located in the central part of the prefecture, is a scenic spot in an archipelago that is counted among Japan's three most scenic spots. To the west, it borders the Ou Mountains, with its towering, beautiful peaks. The prefecture has a mild climate all year round. The prefecture is made up of seven areas: Kesennuma area, Ishinomaki area, Tome area, Kurihara area, Osaki area, Sendai area, and Sennan area. Sendai is the largest city in the Tohoku region.

Kesennuma has one of the largest fishing ports in Japan. There are also many restaurants serving shark fin dishes.

The birthplace of oyster farming.

A two-story wooden elementary school built in 1888. It is now open to the public as a museum.

The entire city forms part of the Kurikoma Mountain Foothills Geopark.

KOKESHI dolls originated from wooden toy dolls that were sold as souvenirs to tourists in hot spring resorts in the Tohoku region from the late Edo period onwards.

Sendai is the largest city in the Tohoku region and has the motto of "The Greenest City." The Sendai Tanabata Festival, one of the three major festivals in Tohoku region, is the city's largest event.

Rime trees can only be seen in a limited number of areas in Japan.
The beautiful shapes created by snow and ice are a seasonal sight in Zao during the harsh winter.
At Zao, you can ride a snowmobile out to the deep snowy rime trees and enjoy seeing and touching them for yourself.