Miyagi Prefecture
An event featuring hellebore flowers, known as the 'ladies of winter,' took place in Shibata, Miyagi Prefecture. Around 700 pots of the plant, cultivated by local farms, were displayed for visitors to admire. Prices were set about 30% lower than market rates.
Raportoinut AI
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck off the coast of Miyagi Prefecture around 11:45 a.m. on December 16. No tsunami is expected from this quake. Seismic intensity 3 was recorded in parts of Miyagi Prefecture.