[For Elementary School Students] Miyagi Prefecture Local Quiz! A Fun Workbook That Adults Can Enjoy Learning With Too

Hagi no Tsuki

This confection is custard cream wrapped in a fluffy castella sponge. Shaped much like a traditional manju, it is beloved by many both within and outside the prefecture. Its name is said to come from “the full moon floating in the sky over Miyagino, where bush clover blooms profusely,” and it is cherished as a refined and elegant specialty in both appearance and taste. It is also a popular gift item for souvenirs.

Matsushima

This is a historic building associated with the Sengoku-period feudal lord Date Masamune. Its highlights include the lavish Momoyama-style architecture and gardens, and it’s popular with visitors for the breathtaking views of Matsushima Bay. Over its long history it has been restored and preserved, is regarded as an important cultural property, and is cherished not only as a tourist destination but also as a place to learn about history and culture.

Sendai City

Known as the castle town built by Date Masamune, it is a city where history and tradition are alive. While retaining traces of the old castle town, it has developed, and you can find abundant nature throughout the city, such as the Hirose River and Jozenji-dori. Thanks to its lush, green scenery, it is affectionately called the “City of Trees” by its residents. It’s a leading city of the Tohoku region, where historical culture and urban functions are in harmony.

Don't mess with me.

It’s a dialect expression used in Miyagi Prefecture that means things like “Don’t mess around” or “Don’t get cocky.” Among close friends it’s often used jokingly to lighten the mood. On the other hand, depending on how it’s said and the situation, it can come across quite strong and be used as a warning.

Rice topped with salmon and salmon roe

On rice seasoned with soy sauce and dashi, generous portions of sweet-and-savory simmered salmon fillets are topped with plenty of salmon roe, which has a pleasantly popping texture. Salmon roe is also called “harako.” The rice, infused with the umami of salmon, harmonizes with the rich flavor of the roe, making it a beloved seasonal delicacy. It’s a specialty dish typically offered only in autumn.

Onagawa Town

Located in eastern Miyagi Prefecture, this town is known for its name being easily misread. Facing the Sanriku coast, it has developed primarily through the fishing industry. Although it suffered severe damage in the Great East Japan Earthquake, its subsequent reconstruction and community planning drew significant attention. Today, with new station facilities and commercial complexes in place, it has become a symbolic area for tourism and regional revitalization.

beef tongue

It features thick-cut beef tongue seasoned with salt and grilled over charcoal for a fragrant finish. The texture—both tender and pleasantly chewy—is popular, and it’s served as a set meal with barley rice and oxtail soup infused with the rich flavor of beef tongue. Born in the postwar era, it has now become a symbol of Sendai’s food culture.