Rice Field Manga

Kakuda is a rural city in southern Miyagi Prefecture, known for its blend of agricultural heritage and technological advancement. The city is home to the JAXA Kakuda Space Center, a key facility for rocket engine research, offering public exhibitions of rockets and engine parts. Cultural sites include Kōzō-ji Temple, featuring the Amida-dō, the oldest building in the prefecture, and the Yanase-ura archaeological site, a Jōmon period settlement. Kakuda Park provides a green space for relaxation, and the city's agricultural identity is celebrated with local specialties like zunda mochi, made from the region's prized hidenmame edamame