With the Abukuma River flowing through Kakuda City, the city is blessed with abundant nature. Rice, fruit, and dairy farming are thriving here. Soybean cultivation is also thriving in the city, and it's known as the "home of soybeans." A local specialty is "Zundamochi," a rice cake made with "Zunda," a type of mashed edamame soybean. The "Zunda Festival," named after Zundamochi, is held every September. There are also many tourist attractions, including Kozoji Temple, the oldest wooden structure in Miyagi Prefecture; Lake Uchimachi, which is visited by many swans and has been selected as one of the Thirty-Six Views of Miyagi Zao; and the Kakuda Space Center. Fields of rapeseed flowers line the Abukuma River's riverbed, and the Rape Blossom Festival is held in the spring, attracting many tourists.