Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
1.1M
Population
298 km2
Area
337 Mbps
Internet
Asia/Tokyo
Timezone
SDJ (15km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Sendai's Tanabata festival lanterns light up a resilient Tohoku spirit, blending sleek malls with hot spring escapes in temperate northern climes. Remote pros leverage bullet-train proximity to Tokyo and robust fiber in hillside cafés for seamless workflows. Grilled beef tongue stalls and zelkova-lined streets keep the vibe grounded and inviting.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Miyagi
Region
Eastern and South-Eastern Asia
Population
1.1M
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
Airport
SDJ
GPS
38.27, 140.87
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Food
2,396 restaurants mapped in Sendai
Tech
337 Mbps average download — faster than most capital cities worldwide
A major city with a population of 1,096,704
INFRASTRUCTURE
31,991 total POIs
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
2,396
Cafes
511
Bars
717
Fast Food
287
Shopping
Supermarkets
296
Convenience
653
Shopping Malls
35
Healthcare
Hospitals
60
Clinics
1,343
Pharmacies
655
Education
Schools
772
Universities
70
Libraries
22
Recreation
Parks
2,119
Playgrounds
78
Sports
422
Cinemas
6
Museums
41
Theatres
46
Transport
Bus Stops
2,120
Train Stations
63
Fuel Stations
262
Services
Banks
209
ATMs
355
Post Offices
179
Police
75
Fire Stations
48
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
337 Mbps
Download
208 Mbps
Upload
18ms
Latency
11,562
Tests
3,666
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: May - Sep
3°
J
4°
F
8°
M
13°
A
19°
M
23°
J
24°
J
23°
A
19°
S
13°
O
8°
N
4°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 13.3 C Range: 2.6 - 23.9 C Rain: 1,376 mm/year Sunshine: 2,788 h/year
CITY SCORES
93.7
Nomad Index
B
Livability
37.5
Culture
60.6
Overall
AIRPORT
SDJ
Sendai Airport
15 km from center
~27 min ride
FUN FACTS
Sendai (仙台市, Sendai-shi; [seꜜn.dai, sen.daꜜi.ɕi] ) is the capital city of Miyagi Prefecture and the largest city in the Tōhoku region.
As of 1 August 2023, the city had a population of 1,098,335 in 539,698 households, making it the twelfth most populated city in Japan.
The modern city was founded in 1600 by the daimyō Date Masamune.
It is nicknamed the City of Trees (杜の都, Mori no Miyako); there are Japanese zelkova trees lining many of the main thoroughfares such as Jōzenji Street (定禅寺通, Jōzenji dōri) and Aoba Street (青葉通, Aoba dōri).
In the summer, the Sendai Tanabata Festival, the largest Tanabata festival in Japan, is held.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Sendai known for?
Sendai's Tanabata festival lanterns light up a resilient Tohoku spirit, blending sleek malls with hot spring escapes in temperate northern climes. Remote pros leverage bullet-train proximity to Tokyo and robust fiber in hillside cafés for seamless workflows. Grilled beef tongue stalls and zelkova-lined streets keep the vibe grounded and inviting.
How fast is the internet in Sendai?
Sendai has an average download speed of 337 Mbps and upload speed of 208 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Sendai?
Sendai has an average year-round temperature of approximately 13.3 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Sendai?
Sendai is served by SDJ (Sendai Airport), approximately 15 km from the city center.
What is the population of Sendai?
The population of Sendai is approximately 1.1M.
What infrastructure does Sendai have?
Sendai has 31,991 mapped points of interest, including 2,396 restaurants, 60 hospitals, 772 schools.
What country is Sendai in?
Sendai is located in Miyagi.
