Sendai is located about 300 kilometers (180 miles) north of Tokyo. With a population of approximately one million, Sendai acts as the political, economic, academic, and cultural center of North-Eastern Japan.

Sendai is recognized throughout Japan for its exquisite nature and called as "mori no miyako" or the City of Trees. From the lush greenery of the zelkova trees that line the streets, to the clear and tranquil Hirose-gawa River that winds through the heart of the city, to the beautiful scenery that offers a peaceful atmosphere, Sendai is a modern city in harmony with nature.

Along with its natural beauty, Sendai has excellent academic opportunities and unique cultural attributes which attract many people to the city. Sendai is well-known for its numerous colleges and universities. As well, its renowned research institutes have developed the region's high technology industry. While supporting a modern infrastructure, the City of Sendai respects its history, and many traditional events are still carried over unchanged from ancient to modern times.

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