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Sendai restaurant chain serving grilled beef tongue (gyutan), a Sendai speciality.
Source: Official website · Verified 2026-10-15
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Miyagi
Home to Sendai, the friendly 'City of Trees', plus the pine islands of Matsushima. An easy first taste of Tohoku.
📜 A little history
Date Masamune founded Sendai in the early 1600s. Matsushima's islands have been praised for centuries, including by the poet Basho.
🌸 Best time to visit
Early August for Sendai Tanabata; autumn for Naruko Gorge's leaves; winter for oysters.
🚄 Getting there
Tohoku Shinkansen from Tokyo to Sendai, about 1.5 hours.
🍜 Famous local food
Grilled beef tongue (gyutan), oysters, zunda (sweet edamame paste) and Shiogama sushi.
🎁 Omiyage to bring home
Zunda mochi, hagi no tsuki cakes and kokeshi wooden dolls.
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🍜 Food Ramen, sushi, markets and local specialities
Shiogama (seafood town)
Shiogama City official site; the fishing port near Sendai is known for sushi shops.
Source: Official website · Verified 2026-10-15
🎁 Omiyage and craft Souvenirs, sake and local crafts
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🏆 Meibutsu Famous local speciality products
Zunda (sweet edamame paste)
Bright-green sweet edamame paste used in mochi and soft-serve; a Sendai classic.
Source: Official website · Verified 2026-10-15
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📍 Travel spots Sights and official guides
Miyagi tourism (official)
Official tourism guide for Miyagi Prefecture: sights, events and local food.
Source: Official website · Verified 2026-10-15
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🎆 Festivals and seasons Matsuri, sakura and autumn leaves
Sendai Tanabata Matsuri
Early-August star festival with huge paper streamers filling Sendai's arcades.
Source: Official website · Verified 2026-10-15
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♨️ Onsen and ryokan Hot springs, inns and day baths
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