knowledge Overview
Miyagi is a first-level administrative division of Japan in the Tohoku region. Its area is about 7,282 km2 and its population about 0.0 million (2024), with its capital at Sendai.
History
Date Masamune, founder of Sendai domain, built Sendai Castle and its castle town in 1600. After the abolition of the domains in 1871 the present prefecture was formed in 1876.
Geography and industry
It is the economic and cultural center of Tohoku, with Sendai a designated city. Matsushima (one of Japan's three scenic views), the Sendai Tanabata Festival and gyutan beef tongue are famous; oyster and scallop fishing thrive.
Transport
Tohoku Shinkansen reaches Sendai in about 90 minutes from Tokyo; Akita and Yamagata Shinkansen trains also serve Sendai, the largest terminal in Tohoku.