Origin of Miyagi prefectural name
MIYAGI – Shrine & Castle 宮城県 No one knows for sure regarding the origin of the name “Miyagi.” There are multiple theories. Theory 1: “Miya,” meaning shrine, might refer to…
Sendai Tanabata Matsuri, Mother of all Tanabata Festivals
The mother of all Tanabata Matsuri festivals in Japan. You haven’t seen a Tanabata festival until you see the one in Sendai held annually on Aug. 6th–8th. The colors, variety,…