Tsune no Moro! The elegant PR and Tourism Character for Osato!
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At a GlanceOsato is one of the larger (area wise) towns in Miyagi, but unfortunately doesn't have much in it. Historically it was quite important given the leader of the 1613 expedition to Rome was born in Osato. The town mascot references this.
It's quite the pretty area come sunset in autumn, when the rice lays heavy in the fields and the setting sun casts its golden rays over the |
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Milk Monster
An oddly named cafe located in the roadside station in Osato. They specialise in ice cream and gelato made from local milk, making for the perfect stop when passing through! |
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Golden Retreat - 金天庵
A small yet nice soba restaurant slightly off Route 9 in Osato. |
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Unayusakai - うな遊さかい
Ramen restaurant slightly off Route 40; located near a post office, and featuring good prices. |
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Miyagi Lapras PokeLid - Petilil
Did you know that Miyagi's Support Pokemon is Lapras? There are 35 decorative Lapras Manhole Covers all over Miyagi! Why Petilil? Osato boasts about how much greenery they have! You can find this Pokelid at Osato Roadstation! |
Shrines
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Hanyuten Shrine - 羽生天神社
A small shrine in the hometown of Olympic/World Champion/world record holding figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu; has seven beautiful shuin, and you can have tea with the head priest. You might see Mr. Hanyu come and visit every so often, apparently? Shinmeisha - 神明社 A Shinto shrine that sometimes has small festivals. Located next to a Shell station that may or may not only fuel semi trucks. |
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Osato Roadstation - 道の駅大郷
You want food? Groceries? a 24/7 public toilet? Specialty products like zunda and mochi-shi?? Tsune no Moro merchandise?? Stop by on your way to Costco! |
Parks
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Hasekura Memorial Park - 支倉メモリアルパーク
Hasekura Tsunenaga was a samurai and a retainer of Date Masemune. He was the first Japanese person to sail to Rome on a diplomatic mission. He is considered the first Japanese ambassador to the Americas and Spain. He went on mulitple missions to Europe before Japan underwent years of isolation. This park is dedicated to him. Tsukidate Park A lovely park with Sakura trees as far as the eye can see. It's on a big hill with many places to spread out and chill; perfect for hanami! Access is off the main road via a very tiny road that is lined with many houses. Look for the sign with the pirate ship. You can park in the big grass clearing at the base. Hometown Land A tiny park located next to a Komeri. It's a landmark of sorts that people use to know "Oh, I'm in Osato". Features a mockup of a 1700s sailing ship. |
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Yumemi no Kuni - 夢実の国
A massive public bath featuring a beerhall, multiple tiered baths, and even a masseuse! |
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Acocrdia Golf - アコーディアゴルフ
A full 18 hole golf course set among the rolling hills of Osato. Reservations are required, but should prove fun if you're looking to improve your stroke! |
