MIYAGI
Sendai, the biggest city in Tohoku, is in Miyagi where there’s a blend of urban culture and nature. All kinds of seafood are available near the water, and there are many scenic spots including one of Japan’s three great sights, Matsushima.東北地方最大の都市・仙台市を擁し、都市部と豊かな自然の魅力を併せ持つ。沿岸部は多様な海産物に恵まれるとともに、日本三景の一つ「松島」など景勝地も多い。
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1. Tokiwa-kongatazome 常盤紺型染
A stencil dyeing method developed in Sendai in the late Edo era, Tokiwa-kongatazome creates splashed and tie patterns through dyeing instead of weaving. The technique was ceasing at one point, but regained popularity recently.
江戸時代後期に仙台で発達した型染め技法で、かすりや絞りなどの模様を織りではなく型染めすることで再現した。一時は途絶えかけた技法が近年復活し、人気を集めている。
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2. AKIU-OTAKI-FUDOSON 秋保大滝不動尊
A prestigious temple located nearby a national scenic beauty, Akiu-otaki. A huge statue of Acala, 3.3 meters high and 7.2 meters wide and built in the early 19th century, is worshiped by people.
国の名勝・秋保大滝のすぐそばに開かれた由緒ある寺。19世紀初めにつくられた高さ3.3ｍ、膝まわり7.2mの巨大な不動尊が祀られ、人々の厚い信仰を集めている。
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3. Osaki-hachimangu 大崎八幡宮
This shrine located further on the path through a grove is dignified and glorious. The building is a national treasure with the brilliant beauty of the Momoyama mode standing out. The Matsutaki Festival, which is one of the biggest New Year’s events in Japan, has a history of 300 years.
木立が続く参道の先に表れる社殿は厳かにして華やか。桃山様式の絢爛たる美が際立つ国宝の建物だ。日本最大級の正月送りの行事、松焚祭は約300年の歴史を有する。
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4. Gyu-tan-yaki (Grilled Beef-tongue) 牛タン焼き
A famous gourmet food originally made in Sendai during the chaotic post-war period. The original creator was impressed with the taste of beef-tongue stew he had at a western restaurant and thought of applying Japanese cooking methods to the ingredient.
第二次世界大戦直後の混乱期に仙台で考案された名物グルメ。考案者は洋食店で食べたタンシチューの美味しさに驚いて、和の製法に取り入れようと工夫を重ねたという。
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5. Rairaikyo 磊々峡
A valley which continues for one kilometer around the entrance of Akiu-onsen, you can see a wondrous view at Rairaikyo where both shores with soft rocks are carved by the river and sharp rocks cover the flow at certain places. A promenade is there as well.
秋保温泉入り口を中心に約1kmにわたって続く峡谷。岩質のやわらかい両岸は川の流れに深くえぐられ、鋭く尖った岩は所々で流れを覆い不思議な光景を見せる。遊歩道も整備。
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6. Kaki-goya (Oyster Cabin) カキ小屋
A popular winter spot in Matsushima, the kaki-goya oyster cabin is the perfect place to enjoy hot, grilled oysters. Matsushima is one of the three great scenic spots in Japan, and the local oysters have a rich, meaty flavor.
日本三景の一つ、松島の美しい自然の中で育まれたカキは、身はぷりぷりと引き締まり濃厚な味が特徴。カキ小屋は冬の松島名物で、熱々のカキを頬張る人々はみな幸せそうだ。
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