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27Tohoku University R&D HubAutomotive & Electronics Related Manufacturing World-Class InfrastructureConnected to the world by a variety of reliable and high quality infrastructure, Miyagi is a hub for international shipping and trade routes, bullet-train and rail connections, and domestic and international flights.Sendai BeefClearing Japan’s strictest classification standards, Sendai Beef is ranked as one of Japan’s finest brands of beef. Whether served as steak, sukiyaki or shabu-shabu, you’ll enjoy its unforgettably rich flavor.OystersMiyagi is one of Japan’s most prominent localities for oysters. The prefecture’s complex system of coves makes it ideal for oyster farming. Rich in nutrients, the oysters are called “the milk of the sea” and are even more delicious during the cold season.Japanese SakeThe main ingredients of Japanese sake are rice and water. Miyagi is a well-known rice-producing region where sake brewing is a tradition that has been carefully preserved over centuries. The severe Tohoku winter has given rise to a low-temperature long-term fermentation process that creates sake with a refined flavor.©Tohoku University©Tohoku UniversityIn Miyagi Prefecture, major collaborative efforts between industry and academia are being made, with Tohoku University as the hub. Widely recognized research projects include joint research into Alzheimer’s with GE Healthcare, and successful comprehensive research and development efforts in the life science field jointly conducted with Sanofi.▼ For more “INVEST” information, please visit: http://www.pref.miyagi.jp/kokusai/investmiyagi/▼ For more “EAT” information, please visit: https://www.foodkingdom-miyagi.jp/language/english.htmlMiyagi Prefecture is recognized for its high concentration of automotive-related industries and high-tech electronics industries. A large number of international companies with highly-skilled personnel, including Kärcher Japan and Sandvik Tooling Supply Japan, have production sites based in Miyagi.EATINVEST