ブックタイトル東北大学　アニュアルレビュー2015(英語版)

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東北大学　アニュアルレビュー2015(英語版)

Welcome to Sendai,the City of TreesTohoku University’s five main campuses are spreadacross the cosmopolitan city of Sendai, the cultural,political and economic center of Japan’s north east (Tohoku)region.Located some 300 kilometers - and a short 90-minutebullet train ride ? from Japan’s capital, Tokyo, Sendai isa city of fascinating contradictions.It’s a big, sophisticated metropolis with museums andmusic halls, trendy shops and cafes, and a home teamin every major professional sport. But it also has a smallcity charm, easy friendliness and magnificent natureas far as the eye can see. In fact, for its Zelkova-linedstreets and rivers that flow downtown, Sendai has thewell-deserved nickname of Mori no Miyako, or the Cityof Trees. Through four distinct seasons, the city enjoysa temperate climate, with especially beautiful autumncolors and snow-covered landscapes in the winter.A day trip away from Sendai are many of the region’sother famous landmarks, such as Matsushima Bay,dotted with small islands, pine trees and oyster farms.Known as one of Japan’s three most scenic locations,Matsushima has inspired poetry by the most famouspoet of the Edo period, Matsuo Basho.For the more athletic, nearby Mt. Zao is a popular skiand hot springs resort. It is also the best place to viewthe region’s famous Snow Monsters in winter.Sendai is home to a million people ? many of whom arestudents and academics. Anchored by Tohoku University,the city boasts some of the top research facilitiesand institutes in the world. With a vibrant and energeticpopulation, the city celebrates many colourful eventsthroughout the year, while retaining many old traditions.The Aoba Street Festival, the Sendai Tanabata Festival,the Jozenji Streetjazz Festival and the winter StarlightPageant are just examples of annual events that consistentlydraw visitors and participants from all over thecountry and across the globe.Come join us in Sendai!c Sendai Tourism, Convention and International AssociationTohoku University ANNUAL REVIEW 2015page: 30Tohoku University ANNUAL REVIEW 2015page: 31