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Kaminoyama Castle

The history of Kamiyama, which developed as a castle town and post town with hot springs [Kamiyama City, Yamagata Prefecture]

Kamiyama City is located in the southeastern part of Yamagata Prefecture, south of Yamagata City, and during the Edo period, a castle town of the Kamiyama Domain, a post town on the Ushu Kaido that connects to the Oshu Kaido from Dewa Province (Yamagata Prefecture and Akita Prefecture)...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2023.08.28

What is "Cherry Honey" from Shindo Beekeeper Garden? [Yamagata Prefecture]

I assumed that beekeeping was carried out in remote areas. In fact, I didn't have much good feelings towards the bees, so I couldn't believe they were just a stone's throw away, not far from a residential area...

ikokeikoke2023.08.25

The battle for bone flesh unfolded in Yokote Basin: "Three Years of Second Year Battle" [Akita Prefecture]

Yokote Basin, located in Yokote City, is located in the southeastern part of Akita Prefecture, and is bordered by Iwate Prefecture on the east side. During the Heian period, it was under the control of the Kiyohara clan and is known as the site of the "three-year war"...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2023.08.24

Lake Hakuryu

[Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture] Japan's smallest lake? Lake Hakuryu is in danger of disappearing! Find out now...

Lake Hakuryu in Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture, has long been the site of a legend about a princess. While the legend is intriguing, I've heard that the small lake may disappear within this century...

ikokeikoke2023.08.23

Yamagata Castle's main castle, Ichimonji gate

It's so big that the main castle is hazy and you can't see! Yamagata Castle, known as Kasumi Castle [Yamagata Prefecture]

Yamagata City is the prefectural capital of Yamagata Prefecture. Yamagata Prefecture is located in the Okitama region in the southern part, Murayama region in the central part, Mogami region in the northeastern part, and Shonai region along the Sea of ​​Japan...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2023.08.22

Jionji temple gate

[Sagae City, Yamagata Prefecture] Famous for the historical drama? What is the Oe clan and Sagae City? Ancient temples...

Sagae City is said to have been governed and developed by the Oe clan, one of the key figures in the historical drama "The 13 Lords of the Kamakura." We will introduce the ancient temple "Jionji Temple" located in Sagae City. In addition, you can stroll around...

ikokeikoke2023.08.21

[Iitate Village, Fukushima Prefecture] The most beautiful village blessed with nature “Maina Village Iitate”

Iitate Village is located on a plateau 400 meters above sea level in the northern Abukuma Mountains, surrounded by beautiful nature. Iitate Village coexists with its abundant nature and is a member of the "Most Beautiful Villages in Japan" Association.

natsukinatsuki2023.08.18

Gassan Plateau

[Shonai region, Yamagata prefecture] Travel back in time during summer vacation! Movie location set in Shonai...

The film location set in the Shonai region of Yamagata Prefecture is a hot topic as it is a period drama, and it has become a hot topic for enjoying the feeling of going back in time. The location is surrounded by nature and nearby...

ikokeikoke2023.08.17

"Masuda-cho, Yokote City" is a preservation area lined with unique merchants with built-in houses [Akita Prefecture]

What's unique about Masuda's townscape is that, although it's known as the "town of storehouses," you won't find anything resembling a storehouse even when strolling around the town. The streets are lined with merchant houses from the Edo period to the early Showa period...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2023.08.16

Delaware from Yamagata

[Okitama area, Yamagata prefecture] Delaware is a small grape but extremely sweet. Production amount...

When you think of grapes, you might imagine them as autumn fruits, but did you know that there are delicious grapes that reach their peak in time for the Obon festival in August? In Okitama, where grape cultivation is popular, high-grade grapes are...

ikokeikoke2023.08.15

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