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[Sagae City, Yamagata Prefecture] "Cherry Land Sagae" is a place where you can enjoy cherries all year round...

Cherries are a representative fruit of Yamagata, a fruit kingdom. This time, we will introduce original sweets made with cherries, Yamagata's specialty products, and delicious ingredients, which can be enjoyed all year round...

NakaNaka2022.09.15

[Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture] Autumn Festival Season Has Arrived! Autumn Harvest is Delicious! (Trailer)

Autumn is the season for appetite! Harvest festivals are starting one after another. The first harvest festival we'll introduce in this article is the "Naseba Naru Autumn Festival" held in Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture. This year marks the 9th annual...

ikokeikoke2022.09.10

[Iwate Prefecture] Jomon Flame: Fujisawa Noyaki Festival 2022 to be held! Make your own original Jomon pottery...

The Fujisawa Noyaki Festival in Fujisawa Town, Ichinoseki City, Iwate Prefecture, which was canceled for two consecutive years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will be held for the first time in three years for two days on August 13th (Sat) and 14th (Sun) 2022.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2022.07.23

[Part 2] A solo day trip to Yamagata City, sightseeing within a 2-5km radius of Yamagata Station on the Senzan Line [Yamagata...

Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT [Part 1] A Solo Day Trip to Yamagata City | Sightseeing within a 2-5km radius of Yamagata Station on the Senzan Line [Yamagata Prefecture] https://jp.neft.asia/arc...

Editorial staffEditorial staff2022.07.22

[Kitakata, Fukushima Prefecture] Kitakata has delicious water and is home to not only ramen but also delicious sake...

Delicious Water and Delicious Sake: Introducing the Kitakata Brewery [Yoshinokawa Sake Brewery] Their signature Junmai sake is made entirely from Gohyakumangoku rice grown in Kitakata. It has a well-balanced sweet and sour flavor, making it easy to drink...

ikokeikoke2022.06.11

Shogi Village/Tendo Tower (Tendo City, Yamagata Prefecture)

Why did "Shogi" (Japanese chess) become a local specialty in Tendo City? Let's explore its origins and history! [Yamagata Prefecture]

Yamagata Prefecture is a place full of attractions, from hot springs and fruits to ramen. And one of its attractions is "Shogi (Japanese chess) in Tendo City." However, while there's a general image of shogi in the area, why is it so famous...?.

Hiroyuki OkaHiroyuki Oka2022.05.30

What is Kawatsura Lacquerware? A traditional Japanese craft that is widely loved for its ease of use...

When it comes to traditional crafts from Akita Prefecture, Kawatsura lacquerware comes to mind along with birch crafts, Odate bento boxes, and Akita cedar barrels and tubs. However, surprisingly, many people are unaware of its characteristics and merits. This article...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.05.07

[Aomori] What is Denshu? A story that will make drinking premium sake even more enjoyable...

Denshu is often thought of as the finest sake produced in Aomori, so many people may find it a little intimidating. In this article, we'll introduce you to Denshu...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.05.06

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How did the traditional craft "Akabeko" come about? Exploring its origins and history! [Fukushima Prefecture]

Akabeko is a traditional craft with a charming, swaying neck. Many people are familiar with its distinctive appearance and name. However, many people may be wondering, "Why is it called Akabeko?" or "What is Akabeko?".

Hiroyuki OkaHiroyuki Oka2022.05.05

[Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture] Fukushima Municipal House Garden, a cultural asset of Fukushima Prefecture that should be preserved for future generations

The Fukushima Civic Home Garden brings together, preserves, and exhibits important folk heritage items that are destined to disappear, such as old thatched-roof wooden buildings and playhouses, to be passed on to future generations.

Editorial staffEditorial staff2022.05.04

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