Yokoso! Japan

Miyagi Prefecture was the center of military and political affairs of the Tohoku region since the beginning of the 8^th century. Its prefectural capital, Sendai, is a representative modern city of Tohoku region. Date Masamune, who settled there in the 17^th century, laid down the basics of present Sendai through such buildings as Sendai Castle. He is considered the hero of this land and has becoe the symbol of Sendai City. The beautiful landscape of Matsushima is included in the Three Views of Japan, together with Amanohashidate of Kyo to and Itsukushima of Hiroshima. The contrast between the ocean and sky is brilliant.