Visit Japan - Miyagi
Miyagi, Japan - Gotta visit em’ all!
Today, I want to recommend you to visit the beautiful Miyagi Prefecture.
宮城県 - Miyagi Prefecture
The Tokyo of Tohoku, also known as Sendai, is located in the wonderful Miyagi. This northern prefecture has lots to offer you and the world.
First, when you think of beef in Japan, many would probably think of 和牛 (wagyu), like Kobe and Matsuzaka beef. As delicious as those steaks are, if you’re hungry in Sendai, you have to try 牛タン (gyutan), or beef tongue.
Sendai is known as the beef tongue capital of the world, and even if you’re only passing through Sendai on the bullet train, you should at least stop to try their gyutan 駅弁 (ekiben), the trainstop bento, which you can get at most major train stations. Each city or prefecture has their own signature ekiben, and Sendai’s gyutan ekiben is definitely one of my favorites.
Besides the beef tongue, Miyagi is known for their delicious fish. Some of their biggest exports include 鰹(katsuo), or bonito, and さんま (sanma), or pacific saury. Sometimes, all you need in life is a nice meal with a plate of delicious katsuo sashimi or a sanma grilled to perfection, with some rice, pickles, and miso soup.
If food isn’t necessarily your priority, you may be pleased to know that Miyagi is home to Matsushima, one of 日本三景 (nihon sankei), or Three views of Japan. As 松 (matsu) means pine, and 島 (shima) means island, Matsushima is a group of islands covered in beautiful pine trees.
Many like to visit Matsushima during the 花見 (hanami) season, or the “flower viewing” season. Hanami usually happens sometime in April for about 2 weeks, which is when the cherry blossoms bloom. People get together with their family, friends, and/or coworkers to gather by the blossoming cherry trees, to eat, drink, and appreciate the beauty of nature. These cherry trees really complement the pine trees of Matsushima, making it the perfect location for a hanami.
Not planning to visit in the spring? Miyagi has a great spot for any season, and if you’re planning a trip in the winter, you may want to check out 蔵王樹氷 (zaou jyuhyou), or Zaou’s Soft Rimes. Here, you can ski while enjoying the panorama of endless “snow monsters”, or jyuhyou, which is essentially a type of frost.
If you’re visiting during the summer or fall, we recommend you go check out 御釜 (okama), or the Okama Crater.
Named after the traditional cooking pot it resembles, Okama is located on a volcano and it features a beautiful lake which is worth the 45 minute hike. Miyagi can offer you both the ocean, and the mountains.
Though Miyagi has more to offer than this post can ever cover, it is also known for being one of the prefectures heavily affected by the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami. Many lost families, friends, and their homes, and though people and towns are still in the process of recovering from the devastating natural disaster, what’s incredible about Miyagi is not just the delicious foods and beautiful scenery it offers, but also the strength within the communities and the support each individual has for one another. We’re sure if you visit Miyagi, the people will treat you like you’re home, and you’ll have an unforgettable experience, so come support and visit this amazing prefecture!
日本語単語 Vocabulary
- 宮城県 - Miyagi Prefecture
- 和牛 (wagyu)
- 牛タン (gyutan)
- 駅弁 (ekiben)
- 鰹 (katsuo)
- さんま (sanma)
- 日本三景 (nihon sankei)
- 松 (matsu)
- 島 (shima)
- 花見 (hanami)
- 蔵王樹氷 (zaou jyuhyou)
- 御釜 (okama)
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