When you think of cherry, many people think of Yamagata Prefecture. Cherries are a major agricultural product in Yamagata Prefecture, and a wide variety of varieties are cultivated within the prefecture. This article is...
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 to refer to when they hear the word "mackerel." This time we will introduce the origin and delicious ways to eat the traditional vegetable "Ukogi" that has been eaten in Yamagata for a long time. cormorant...
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The cherry blossom season has come to an end, and spring in Miyagi is finally here. It's the season when you can enjoy colorful flowers in parks and botanical gardens all over the prefecture. Especially in June, roses and hydrangeas make your heart flutter...
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...
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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 enjoy the Sea of Japan to your heart's content. Akita Prefecture is rectangular in shape that extends north and south. The Oga Peninsula, the birthplace of Namabald, is a peninsula that protrudes out to the west side. Along the coast...
