【Overview of the Town of Rifu】 　 The town of Rifu has various scenic spots of nature, and is near Matsushima - one of the three most scenic sites in Japan. The town is full of attractions such as Asian pear fields, where the town's specialty "Rifu Nashi (Asian pear of Rifu)" can be picked straight from the branches. In addition, it contains the Grande 21, which was utilized as one of the venues for 2002 FIFA World Cup? and other sports recreation facilities such as "Miyagi Kasenuma Park," where visitors can enjoy themselves throughout the year. 。 【For further information, contact the following】 Telephone No.:81-22-767-2120 (Regional Development Section, Rifu Municipal Office) Fax No.: 81-22-767-2106 E-mail:sangyou@rifu-cho.com Web site: http://www.town.rifu.miyagi.jp/Cgi-bin/odb-get.exe?WIT_template=AM01000 【Access】 Public Transportation: Approximately 17 minutes from Sendai station to Rifu station on the JR Tohoku Honsen Line. Car:Approximately 30 minutes from central Sendai via the Sendai-Matsushima road