Culture 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..
Activities 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 ..
Culture 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..
Activities 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..
Activities 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..
Activities 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..
Culture 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..