Although the Sendai Pageant of Starlight is just around the corner, since the end of November the shopping arcades and streets all around the city have been adorned with beautiful illuminations. The whole city has become imbued with romantic, Christmassy atmosphere, and makes the perfect backdrop for a quiet walk, arm in arm with your partner.

The photo above shows the cute Santa and reindeer illuminations at Sendai Station's AER building, and the photo below shows the illuminations along Sendai's Vlandome shopping street.

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