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Friday, August 12, 2011 @ 9:44 AM
YAT - 6 Aug
 On the sunny Saturday morning, we went to join in the celebrations at the Sendai Tanabata Festival. The shopping street was lined with gorgeous paper ornaments of varying colours and dazzling designs dangling down from the ceiling.
My room mates and I managed to snap a photo within the short time we were given at the festival :)
 Afterwards, we moved on to Mitsui Outlet Park. Being on a tight schedule, we were only allowed one & a half hour for lunch and shopping. Some of the outlet stores had really good discounts, but I didn't manage to shop much around the area. The park also has a beautiful ferris wheel! If possible, I'll like to visit Mitsui Outlet Park again :)
 Our next destination was Sendai Airport. During the tsunami, the water that filled the airport had reached 3.02 metres in height, as shown by the blue band on the pillar in the photo below. Post tsunami, the airport has been more or less restored and has since resumed its operations.
 What is most heartwarming at the airport is the messages of goodwill and encouragement being put together by well-wishers. Adorning the airport walls, the collages really showcase the support that everyone has for Japan. Be it the messages on the sunflower petals or the strings of precisely-folded cranes, they all convey hope and encouragement to the people in Sendai :)
Next, after a 3plus hours bus ride from Sendai Airport, we arrived at Kinugawa Onsen Hotel. There, we had our luxurious Sayonara party, Japanese style. Even the dining hall (with its tatami mats and art pieces) oozes Japanese charm. 
 Here's a group photo of the [B]est group - having fun Like A Boss!
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