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Hijiori Fantasy Corridor

[Okura Village, Yamagata Prefecture] Fantasy amid heavy snowfall! An annual event at Hijiori Onsen, enchanting snow and...

A mysterious light appears in the snow all over the area. The 17th time of the event, the Hibiri Fantasy Snow Corridor is decorated with illuminations, centered around the Copper Mine River that flows from Mt. Tsukisan, one of the three Dewa mountains, creating a fantastic view...

ikokeikoke2023.02.11

Cod

[Shonai region, Yamagata prefecture] “Dongara” continues to be loved in the Shonai region, which warms your body and soul...

In the Shonai region of Yamagata Prefecture, there are soups that can be loved and eaten since ancient times during the harsh winter. It was delicious only near the sea, but now that it has become more and more popular, it can be eaten all over Yamagata Prefecture...

ikokeikoke2023.01.19

[Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture] Snow Lantern Festival | Let's go see the fantastic scenery unique to the snow country!

The Snow Lantern Festival in Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture, has been decided to be held for the first time in three years, so it is such a popular festival that it has many fans, not only in the prefecture but also in the prefecture. Around the area, the whole world of silver descends further...

ikokeikoke2023.01.18

[Yamagata Prefecture] Recommended for winter outings! Yamagata Sound and Light Fantasia 2022

Currently, Yamagata Prefecture is holding a number of fantastic illumination events that suit winter scenery. Among them, "Yamagata Sound and Light Fantasia 2022" introduced this time is...

nakanaka2022.12.28

[Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture] We visited the Sendai City History and Folklore Museum located in Kotsugaoka Park.

The Sendai City Historical Folklore Museum (formerly the 4th Infantry Regiment Barracks) in Ryogaoka Park used to operate as a boarding house for the soldiers, but only the 4th Barracks remained and was moved to the east side of the park...

editorial staffeditorial staff2022.12.16

[Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture] The oldest shrine in Yamagata Prefecture, Kumano Taisha Shrine in Nanyo City has a legend of three rabbits...

Kumano Taisha Shrine, located in the Miyauchi district of Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture, is said to be the oldest shrine in Yamagata Prefecture. Kumano Taisha has the largest history in Tohoku, and is large in size and has been designated as an important cultural property. Kumano...

ikokeikoke2022.11.25

[Tendo City, Yamagata Prefecture] Juwari Soba grown at an altitude of 600 meters "Wakaori at Tendo Kogen...

The new soba season is finally here! Soba Doroku: When I heard that new soba noodles from the original variety "Dewakaori" that was born in Yamagata Prefecture, I was able to eat them, and then I heard that "Wakaori New Soba Festival at Tendo Highlands" (Yamagata Prefecture Ten...

nakanaka2022.11.17

Dondon-yaki

[Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture] Yamagata's soul food "Dondon-yaki"? Speaking of snacks...

Is this a snack that is very popular in Yamagata City, not only for children but also adults? There is. It's "dondonyaki". It's very filling and cheap! It is a representative flour snack that is popular with everyone. ...

ikokeikoke2022.11.12

Giant Akita dog at Akita Station

[JR East Pass Trip: Part 2 of Day 1] Walking around Akita City on the first day and enjoying delicious local sake...

Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT [JR East Pass Trip: First Day Part 1] On the first day, we went to Morioka in the morning to the samurai residence in Kakunodate! https://jp.neft.asia/archi...

editorial staffeditorial staff2022.11.11

[Inawashiro Town, Fukushima Prefecture] Go to Inawashiro Herb Garden for an autumn Instagram photo...

Lake Inawashiro is also close by, so it was perfect for a driving course. We will introduce it as a recommended spot. There are a lot of images so you can enjoy the photos alone, so please read to the end...

ikokeikoke2022.10.31

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