The Sendai Aoba Festival is a spectacular event that recaptures the rich history of the Sendai domain. The festival has represented spring in Sendai for over 350 years. The eve of the festival is called Yoi Matsuri, and many citizen groups dance the Sendai Suzume Odori (sparrow dance) in various places throughout the city.

On the main festival day, tall floats parade through the streets accompanied by a procession of samurai in period attire.

3rd Saturday & Sunday in May
(15-16 May 2010)

Sendai City Guide