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Michinoku Yosakoi 2025

Michinoku Yosakoi 2025

Oct 11th - Oct 12th

The third-largest Yosakoi festival in Japan, Michinoku Yosakoi features dozens of groups all over Sendai. It's colorful, energetic..

Miyagi 4 Free Entry
Akiu Night Museum 2025

Akiu Night Museum 2025

Late Oct - Late Nov

The annual Light up event at Tensyukaku National Park in Akiu Spa, Miyagi Prefecture, takes place the last week of October to ..

Miyagi 4 ¥500
Sendai's Pageant of Starlight 2025

Sendai's Pageant of Starlight 2025

Early - Late Dec

The Sendai Pageant of Starlight is one of Japan's biggest winter illumination displays. Each year from early December thro..

Miyagi 7 Free Entry
Sendai International Half Marathon 2026

Sendai International Half Marathon 2026

Mid May

Each May 10,000 runners take to the streets to participate in Sendai's International Half Marathon. The festivities are be..

Miyagi 5 Free Entry
Sendai's Aoba Matsuri 2026

Sendai's Aoba Matsuri 2026

Mid May

The Aoba Matsuri is Sendai's largest festival after Tanabata. A samurai procession, dancers, and various events can be enjoyed..

Miyagi 4 Free Entry
Sake Aquarium Night 2026

Sake Aquarium Night 2026

Late May

The Sendai Uminomori Aquarium's Sake Aquarium night has been running since 2017, and provides a way to showcase products from..

Miyagi 6 ¥5,100
Sendai Tea Ceremony Festival 2026

Sendai Tea Ceremony Festival 2026

Late May

Sendai's annual tea ceremony festival is held at Kotodai Park on the second weekend of June. 13 tea schools gather to offe..

Miyagi 3 ¥700

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