Venue
Location:
Sakura Hall (E01), Tohoku University
Campus Map: https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/en/about/images/map_katahira_2021.pdf
Katahira 2-1-1, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
Directions:
By taxi:
5 minutes from Sendai Station. 40 minutes from Sendai Airport.
By subway:
Take the subway from Sendai Station to Aobadori Ichibancho Station (2 mins). Exit at South 1. Turn left and walk straight ahead for 550m towards the North Entrance of Katahira Campus.
Take the subway from Sendai Station to Itsutsubashi Station (2 mins). Exit at North 2 or North 4. Turn left and walk straight ahead for 450m towards the South Entrance of Katahira Campus.
By bus:
Catch a bus from platform 11 at the west entrance in front of Sendai Station.
bound for the”Miyagi University of Education / Aobadai” or “Dobutsukoen Circle via Aoba-dori”
get off at “Aoba dori ichibancho 1-A”
Approx. a 5 min ride, 10 min walk from the bus stop
By foot:
About 15 minutes from the Sendai Station west exit
Access to Sendai
Flight
Access from Sendai air port to Sendai station
Train (Shinkansen)
Welcome to Sendai City
The Sendai Tanabata Festival is a vibrant celebration held annually from August 6th to August 8th in the heart of Sendai City, coinciding with the traditional Japanese star festival known as Tanabata.
One of the main attractions of the festival is the stunning display of Tanabata decorations, called “Sasa-kazari.” These colorful ornaments, made from bamboo and paper, can be admired along the shopping arcades stretching from Sendai Station to Chuo-dori and Ichibancho-dori. The decorations create a magical atmosphere, transforming the city into a captivating sight.
In addition to the central area, visitors can also explore the surrounding shopping districts, where they can witness traditional and rustic Tanabata decorations. These local displays add a charming and authentic touch to the festival, showcasing the community’s dedication to preserving the Tanabata tradition.
The Sendai Tanabata Festival offers a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in Japanese culture, marvel at the beautiful Sasa-kazari, and experience the lively ambiance of this cherished summer celebration.
Lunch Map
Contact
Symposium Chair:
Prof. Dr. Shu Yin (Tohoku Univ., Japan)
Executive Secretariat:
Dr. Takuya Hasegawa (Tohoku Univ., Japan)
Dr. Ayahisa Okawa (Tohoku Univ., Japan)