[Nezugaseki, Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture] One of the three old checkpoints in Oshu, surpassed by Minamoto no Yoshitsune and Matsuo Basho...
Nezugaseki (Nenjugaseki/Nezugaseki) was located in the Tohoku region (Ezo...
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[Yamagata Prefecture] 3 famous waters in Yamagata Prefecture! Yamagata Prefecture is home to blessed water created by snow, mountains, and forests.
Yamagata Prefecture, home to many famous mountains such as Mt. Chokai, Mt. Zao, and Mt. Dewa Sanzan (Mt. Gassan, Mt. Haguro, and Mt. Yudono), boasts the largest area of natural beech forest in Japan, and its mountains and forests are...
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[Yamagata Prefecture] Yamagata is filled with Hina dolls. From ancient Hina dolls to Kyoto Hina dolls and Tsurushi Hina dolls...
Speaking of March, in Japan, Doll's Festival is an annual festival to pray for the healthy growth of girls. In Yamagata Prefecture, the old...
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[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 around.The 17th Hijiori Fantasy Snow Corridor is an illumination event centered around the Dozan River flowing from Mt. Gassan, one of the three Dewa Mountains.
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[Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture] Vegetables growing under the snow Vegetables that have been handed down only in Yonezawa...
In Yonezawa City, there are traditional vegetables and their pickles that have been registered as trademarks. The name of the vegetable that is said to have been passed down directly to Uesugi Takayama is ``Yukina'', a vegetable representative of snowy Yonezawa...
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[Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture] A temple with the legend of “Tsuru no Ongaeshi” (Tsurubuyama Chinzoji) The most...
Many people have probably heard of the folktale ``Tsuru no Ongaeshi,'' which begins in a certain place once upon a time. Folk tales, folk...
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[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 is a soup that has been loved for a long time and eaten during the mid-winter season. It used to be a delicious food only found near the sea, but now that distribution has improved...
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[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, which will be held for the first time in three years, is so popular that it has many fans not only from the city's residents but also from inside and outside the prefecture. ...
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[Yamagata Prefecture] Proud ekiben from 6 prefectures in Tohoku! Introducing the top 5 recommended ekiben in Yamagata Prefecture
When you hear about Yamagata Station's ekiben, the first thing that comes to mind is Beef Domanchu, which is now popular nationwide. Is this good on top of the prefecture-produced rice "Domannaka"?
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[Yamagata Prefecture] Recommended for winter outings! Yamagata Sound and Light Fantasia 2022
Currently, many fantastic illumination events that match the winter scenery are being held in Yamagata Prefecture. Among them, we will introduce "Yamagata sound...
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