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Sendai

Decide whether to visit or live in Sendai, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.

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Updated Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Should I visit Sendai?

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  • Latest air-quality reading is not elevated

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Sendai month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Sendai are typically May, June and September, with average daytime highs around 21–25°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 29°C), January the coldest (average low -2°C), and August the wettest (about 196 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January5.1-2.4677.2
February6.4-1.8588.0
March10.91.2928.5
April15.95.91039.2
May20.811.31199.0
June23.916.01268.6
July27.720.91887.9
August28.821.91968.6
September25.018.01737.3
October19.111.01577.1
November13.74.7537.5
December7.60.0646.7

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What is being reported around Sendai

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Current local index

People and places shaping Sendai

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Research updated Tuesday, September 15, 2026
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Past and future events in Sendai

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Past · documented context

Previously

No past event has been extracted for Sendai yet.

Current public leadership

  • Kazuko Kōri

    Wikidata currently records this person as Sendai's head of government. Japanese politician.

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Sendai has been verified yet.

Historical figures

No historical figure has been extracted from reliable context for Sendai yet.

Local business and employers

  • Tohoku University

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Sendai. Higher education institution in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan.

  • Stardust Promotion

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Sendai. Japanese talent agency.

  • The 77 Bank

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Sendai. Japanese regional bank.

  • Higashinippon Broadcasting

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Sendai. Japanese Television Station.

  • Tohoku Broadcasting Company

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Sendai. Sendai, Japan, TV/radio station.

Newspapers and local media

  • Kahoku Shimpo

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Sendai. Newspaper.

  • Higashinippon Broadcasting

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Sendai. Japanese Television Station.

  • Tohoku Broadcasting Company

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Sendai. Sendai, Japan, TV/radio station.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Sendai principal local road route 90

    Wikidata places this site in Sendai.

  • Kitayama Station

    Wikidata places this site in Sendai. Railway station in Sendai, Miyagi prefecture, Japan.

  • Kunimi Station

    Wikidata places this site in Sendai. Railway station in Sendai, Miyagi prefecture, Japan.

  • Nakanosakae Station

    Wikidata places this site in Sendai. Railway station in Miyagino-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan.

  • Kumagane Station

    Wikidata places this site in Sendai. Railway station in Sendai, Miyagi prefecture, Japan.

  • Kuzuoka Station

    Wikidata places this site in Sendai. Railway station in Sendai, Miyagi prefecture, Japan.

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Keep the deeper context

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01 · Overview

Sendai, in brief

Sendai is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Sendai took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Sendai

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Sendai

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Sendai

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Sendai

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Sendai

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08 · Questions

Questions about Sendai

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Atlas FAQ Desk

Frequently Asked Questions about Sendai

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Sendai located and what are its coordinates?

Sendai is situated in Japan at geographic coordinates 38.2667, 140.8667 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Sendai?

Sendai has a recorded population of approximately 1,096,704 and observes the Asia/Tokyo time zone (JPY).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Sendai?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Sendai include ja, and the circulating currency is JPY.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Sendai?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Sendai, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.