Here's a
link to the pictures of Sendai and shots of volcanic activity past and present - there's lots more, but I'm a little pressed for time. Tried to pick the best/informative. No time to annotate.
Happy to provide detail on request.
In particular the waterfall at Akiu is beautiful. Can you find the observatory on the university building? And a very optimistic Pigeon that laid two eggs on top of the Kerosene container on the balcony - they rolled off, as you can see.
Hope it gives an idea of the area - now in ruins.