Geography of Sendai
Sendai, Japan, the capital of Miyagi prefecture. It lies about 190 miles (306 km) north-northeast of Tokyo and is the economic and cultural center of northern Honshu. Manufactured products include processed foods, chemicals, lumber, machinery, and tools. One of the city's chief attractions is the Osaki Hachiman Shrine; its main building dates from 1607 and is an official national treasure. Tohoku University, founded in 1907, is Sendai's leading institution of higher learning. In the nearby mountains are several popular spas. Sendai originally developed around a castle built in 1602 by Masamune Date, a feudal lord.
Population: 918,398.