Sendai has been subject to several major earthquakes in recent history , including the 1978 Miyagi earthquake , which was a catalyst for the development of Japan 's current earthquake resistance standards , and the 2005 Miyagi earthquake . Most recently , the coastal area of Sendai , including Sendai Airport , was severely damaged in the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami . The tsunami reportedly reached as far as Wakabayashi Ward Office , from the coastline . Thousands were killed , and countless more were injured and/or made homeless . Sendai 's port was heavily damaged and temporarily closed , reopening on 16 April 2011
2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami
2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami
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