Sendai [Miyagi]

Q. Which prefecture is Sendai the capital of?

A. It's the capital of Miyagi.

Q. Where in Japan is Sendai located?

A. It's in the north east of Japan's main island.

Q. How can I get to Sendai?

A. Sendai is easy to reach from Tokyo by Shinkansen or highway bus. Either the Tohoku or Akita Shinkansen from Tokyo will get you to Sendai Station in one and a half hours.

Q. What is Sendai known as?

A. It's known as "City of Trees".

Q. Who is the founder of Sendai?

A. One of the greatest of the feudal lords, Date Masamune founded it in 1600 .

Q. Can you describe how the earthquake was in Sendai on March 11th, 2011?

A. It's known as "City of Trees".

Q. Is there place where I can ski?

A. Yes. You can ski at Mt. Izumigatake.

Q. What is famous in Sendai?

A. July's Sendai Tanabata Festival. Also, Jozenji Street Festival in September and Yosakoi Dance Festival in October.

Q. What is a good way to to look around the city Sendai?

A. Take advantage of the tram-like Loople sightseeing bus for hop-on, hop-off access to major tourist spots. Buses run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and offer multilingual announcements with information along the route.

Q. Any recommended sightseeing spots?

A. The exquisite 16th century black and gold Azuchi-Momoyama-style architecture at Osaki Hachimangu Shrine and at Date Masamune's final resting place, Zuihoden Mausoleum. These buildings embody the samurai leader's luxurious style.

Also on the Loople course, Aoba Castle and its historic remains are worth exploring. Afterward visit one of the nearby restaurants and enjoy some of the best views of the city.

Word Focus:

epicenter 　震源地

feudal 　封建制度の

lord 　封建領主

hot spring retreat 　温泉静養所

Pageant 　壮麗な行進、大仕掛けな歴史ショー

consolidate 　強化する

Loople 　仙台市交通局が運行する仙台市内の観光地を循環する路線バス

hop-on, hop-off access 　好きなところで乗ったり降りたりできる

exquisite 　美しさ、能力などがこの上なく素晴らしい、優れた

mausoleum 　壮大で飾りが施された墓

embody 　化身にする 具象化する