Sendai is located in Miyagi Prefecture, which of course is one of the areas worst affected by the March 11, 2011 earthquake and tsunami. The people of Sendai have decided to hold the annual traditional Sendai Tanabata Matsuri this year saying they will pray for the repose of all the victim’s souls and for the reconstruction of the disaster-struck areas.

仙台のある宮城県は、今年3月11日の東日本大震災によって地震と津波の大きな被害を受けた地域ですが、「仙台七夕まつり」は復興と鎮魂の祈りをこめて例年通りの開催を決定したそうです。