Highlights
- 1University city (Tohoku University)
- 2Very affordable living
- 3Tanabata Festival (largest festival)
- 41.5h to Tokyo (Shinkansen)
- 5Beautiful nature — mountains & coast
Recommended Areas
Aoba-ku (青葉区)
City center & university area
Miyagino-ku (宮城野区)
Near Sendai station, affordable area
Transportation
Sendai Municipal Subway (2 lines), JR Tohoku/Senzan Line, Bus — IC card (icsca/Suica). Easy to navigate.
Halal Food
10+ halal restaurants. Kokubuncho & university area. Sendai Mosque provides info.
Indonesian Community
PPI Sendai (based at Tohoku University), Sendai Mosque, active student community.
Cost of Living
| Average Rent | ¥35,000–¥55,000/bulan |
| Cost of Living | ¥100,000–¥160,000/bulan |