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[Yamagata Prefecture] Tsuruoka's silk fabric industry created by changing swords to hoes.

Japanese Heritage Site: "Silk associated with Samurai - To Tsuruoka, a town where we encounter the original scenery of modernization in Japan" Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture, is home to Gassan, Hagurosan, and Yudonoyama (Yudou...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2023.04.12

[Yamagata Prefecture] What are Yamagata's local sweets, "karakara senbei" and "milk cake"?

The naming is unique, and it is a rather adorable and delicious sweet. Two of the most representative local sweets of Yamagata Prefecture are Karakara Senbei from the Shonai region and Milk Cake from the Inland Oki region. Well...

ikokeikoke2023.03.30

[Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture] Yutagawa Onsen has been designated as a national recreational hot spring area! Daily fatigue...

Is Yudagawa Onsen designated as a national recreational hot spring resort? Yudagawa Onsen, which is known as a famous hot spring that has been in business for 1,300 years and is said to be a famous hot spring resort with eight inns, two public baths, and one foot bath. hot spring...

ikokeikoke2023.03.29

[Kamiyama City, Yamagata Prefecture] Konnyaku Bansho? yeah? , there is a former post town like a checkpoint...

Konjac guards, guards? What is that? This is a konjac specialty store located in Kamiyama City, Yamagata Prefecture. Konjac is a rare ingredient in Japan, and is made from konjac...

ikokeikoke2023.03.24

Mogami river boat ride (1)

[Mogami District, Yamagata Prefecture] Enjoy the ``Mogami River Boat Boat Ride'' on a kotatsu until March, with the boatman singing...

A kotatsu boat is operating until the end of March on the Mogami River boat rides at the Mogami River, the famous poem written by Matsuo Basho, "Collecting May Rain and Early Mogami River." The river breeze is cold, but the snowy scenery remains in front of you in the spring...

ikokeikoke2023.03.16

[Zao Onsen, Yamagata Prefecture] Zao in winter is not only about skiing and frost-covered trees, but also hot springs...

Yamagata Zao, famous for its winter ice trees, is also known for its highly effective hot springs. There are many inns, but you can enjoy the hot springs on a day trip rather than overnight. Cold...

ikokeikoke2023.03.15

[Takahata Town, Yamagata Prefecture] A shrine dedicated to dogs and cats? Detailed introduction to the history of Inu no Miya and Neko no Miya

As the saying goes, "Eight million gods," it is said that there are more than 150,000 shrines and temples across the country. There are so many gods worshiped, but the most worshiped in Japan...

SatomioriSatomiori2023.03.10

"Negaseki" is one of the three ancient Oshu sekies that surpasses Minamoto Yoshitsune and Matsuo Basho [Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture]

The Nezugaseki (Pretty Jogaseki, Pretty Jogaseki/Nezugaseki) was a region controlled by the Tohoku region (Ezo/Emishi), which was not yet controlled by the Yamato Imperial Court during the Ritsuryo political period (Asuka period to Heian period), and the area of ​​control (Kanto Hokuriku...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2023.03.08

[Yamagata Prefecture] 3 famous waters in Yamagata Prefecture! Yamagata Prefecture is home to blessed water created by snow, mountains, and forests.

Yamagata Prefecture, which is home to many famous mountains, including Mt. Chokai, Mt. Zao, Mt. Dewa (Gassan, Mt. Haguro, Mt. Yudono), boasts the largest natural beech forest in Japan, and the mountains and forests can withstand plenty of snow...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2023.02.24

Doll's Festival

Yamagata is dyed with Hina! We offer Hina dolls from all over Yamagata, from ancient Hina to Kyoto Hina and hanging Hina...

Speaking of March, Hinamatsuri is an annual festival event in Japan that prays for the healthy growth of women. In Yamagata Prefecture, Hina decorations will be made for one month, beginning on the lunar calendar (April 3)...

ikokeikoke2023.02.23

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