When you think of cherries, Yamagata Prefecture probably comes to mind. Cherries are Yamagata's main agricultural product, and a wide variety of cherries are grown within the prefecture. This article...
In the Okitama region, located in the southwest of Yamagata Prefecture, pickling young round eggplants in a unique way has become a summer staple. Recently, the pickling method has been improved and made easier...
Many people probably don't know what "Ukogi" means. In this article, we'll introduce the origins and delicious ways to eat Ukogi, a traditional vegetable that has been eaten in Yamagata for a long time.
Hiroyuki Oka
With the cherry blossom season coming to an end, spring is finally here in Miyagi. It's the season to enjoy colorful flowers in parks and botanical gardens throughout the prefecture. June is especially exciting, with roses, hydrangeas, and other...
Chimon
When talking about Akita Prefecture gourmet food, there is one thing that cannot be forgotten: Babahera ice cream. As summer approaches in Akita Prefecture, people hang parasols on the streets...
ako
Fireworks displays are an essential summer event. They are a beloved summer tradition throughout Japan. The chants that are always associated with fireworks displays are "Ta-maya-" and "Ka-gi-"...
The three major Nebuta festivals in Aomori are the Aomori Nebuta, Hirosaki Neputa, and Goshogawara Tachineputa. The massive floats parade through the streets of Goshogawara, and you're sure to be awed by their sheer power.
The Yamagata Hanagasa Festival is held every year for three days from August 5th to 7th around JR Yamagata Station. With a colorful Zao Daigongen float at the front, you can hear shouts of "Yatsusho, Makasho!"...
When people think of Aomori Prefecture, the Nebuta Festival probably comes to mind for many. The sight of giant Nebuta and Neputa floats parading through the town is a powerful sight, and it's sure to be a great way to spend a hot summer night. Among them, the largest...
A tour of the Oga Peninsula, where you can fully enjoy the Sea of Japan. Akita Prefecture is rectangular, stretching from north to south. The Oga Peninsula, jutting out from the west, is the birthplace of Namahage. Along the coast...
