Miyagi

Miyagi Prefecture is located in the southeastern part of the Tohoku region, featuring diverse terrain including Pacific Ocean-facing rias coastlines and the Ou Mountain Range. The prefectural capital, Sendai City, is Tohoku's central metropolis with over 1 million population, offering local specialties like beef tongue and zunda mochi. Along the coast spreads Matsushima, one of Japan's Three Scenic Views, where over 260 islands of various sizes create breathtaking scenery that captivates visitors. In the western Zao mountain range, the emerald green crater lake "Okama" is popular, and in winter visitors can also admire snow monsters. The Sanriku coastal area is one of the world's premier fishing grounds, with abundant seafood including oysters, sea squirts, and Pacific saury. With festivals like Sendai Tanabata and jazz festivals throughout the year, this tourism prefecture offers everything from history, culture, nature, to cuisine.