Aqua Ignis Sendai to host 2026 Imoni festival with new coastal-themed stew

Aqua Ignis Sendai, operated by Sendai Reborn Co., Ltd., has announced the ‘Aqua Ignis Sendai Imoni Festival 2026,’ scheduled for October 10–12, 2026. The event features a variety of regional imoni (taro stew) styles.

A centerpiece of the festival is the newly developed ‘Umi no Te Imoni’ (Sea Hand Imoni). This dish aims to revitalize coastal areas by returning to the historical roots of imoni, which originally involved river boatmen stewing taro with cod. This version uses salt-based seasoning, Ishinomaki salt, cod, Natori celery, and Sendai coastal green onions.

In addition to the seafood-based stew, the festival will offer ‘Date Imoni,’ a miso-based version using 100% Sendai miso, pork, and local Miyagi ingredients. The event will also include original offerings supervised by the facility’s dining venue, FUJISTUKA Table.