Sendai citizens enjoy illuminated trees

Sendai citizens enjoy illuminated trees

SENDAI, Japan - Citizens and tourists enjoy the annual Christmas and yearend illuminations in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, on Dec. 12 as 600,000 electric bulbs put to 190 zelkova trees along the city's thoroughfares are turned on by Mayor Hajimu Fujii.

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