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Sendai (仙台市, Sendai-shi, ⓘ) is the capital city of Miyagi Prefecture, the largest city in the Tōhoku region. As of 1 August 2023, the city had a population of 1,098,335 in 539,698 households, [1] and is one of Japan's 20 designated cities. The city was founded in 1600 by the daimyō Date Masamune.
Sendai, city, Kagoshima ken (prefecture), southwestern Kyushu, Japan, on the lower Sendai River. A communications center since early historical times, it was a small castle town and naval port during the Tokugawa period (1603–1867).
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Date Masamune, the first lord of the Sendai Clan (Han), established the foundation of Sendai. In 1600, Masamune started to build his castle in Sendai and implemented new plans regarding the layout and development of the city. The city became so prosperous that a Spanish Ambassador described it as being busier than Tokyo. Even today, you can see a p...
In 1613, during the Keicho era, Date Masamune dispatched a mission to Europe to establish trade and invite missionaries. The mission was lead by Masamune's retainer, Hasekura Tsunenaga, and embarked upon the San Juan Bautista, a western-style sailing ship constructed by the Sendai Clan. The delegation crossed the Pacific, landed at Acapulco, Mexico...
Date Masamune built Sendai Castle on a natural stronghold 115m above sea level. Although its original buildings were destroyed by a fire, the stone walls and reconstructed guard house still remind us of its glorious days. Recent excavations and research have revealed three distinct periods in the stone walls. The stone walls have been repaired and ...
The Osaki Hachiman Shrine was built to protect the Sendai Clan and was completed in 1607. The main building is designated as a national treasure and is decorated with dazzling metal ornaments and colors upon black lacquer. The Donto-sai Festival is held at the shrine every year on January 14, where people burn new years decorations for a safe and h...
The Sendai City Museum shows the history of Sendai by displaying various cultural heritages, mainly from the Date family. Its collection is composed of over 75,000 artifacts, which include national treasures and important cultural properties. Approximately 1,200 artifacts from its collection are usually on exhibit.
The Zuihoden Mausoleum is the tomb of Date Masamune. This splendid mausoleum was reconstructed in its original ornate Momoyama architectural style.
Aug 12, 2018 · 1) It is believed that the area of Sendai has been inhabited for thousands of years, however, the city was not founded until 1600 when Date Masamune, a powerful landlord and samurai, relocated to the region and formed the city.
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Mar 18, 2019 · It was established in the year 1600 by the powerful feudal lord Date Masamune. Known as "The One-Eyed Dragon" due to the loss of his right eye, Masamune was as well known for his prowess and cunning on the field of battle as his patronage of arts and culture.
Oct 1, 2024 · Sendai, city and capital, Miyagi ken (prefecture), northern Honshu, Japan. It is situated inland of the western Pacific Ocean, the central districts lying between the Nanakita and Hirose rivers.
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Mar 12, 2011 · Although the Sendai area was inhabited as early as 20,000 years ago, the history of Sendai as a city begins from 1600, when the daimyo Date Masamune relocated to Sendai. Masamune was not happy with his previous stronghold, Iwadeyama.
