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...
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...
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...
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)...
A mysterious light appears in the snow all over the area. The 17th time of the event, the Hibiri Fantasy Snow Corridor is decorated with illuminations, centered around the Copper Mine River that flows from Mt. Tsukisan, one of the three Dewa mountains, creating a fantastic view...
Yonezawa City has traditional vegetables and their pickles that are registered as trademarks. The vegetable, which is said to be directly told by Uesugi Takayama, is "yukina" and is one of the most representative vegetables in Yonezawa, a deep snowy, and is made from pickles made from the snowy snow...
The old tale, "The Crane's Return," begins with a place once in a while, is probably a story that many people have heard at least once. It is a famous folk tale with similar stories all over the country, but Yamagata...
In the Shonai region of Yamagata Prefecture, there are soups that can be loved and eaten since ancient times during the harsh winter. It was delicious only near the sea, but now that it has become more and more popular, it can be eaten all over Yamagata Prefecture...
The Snow Lantern Festival in Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture, has been decided to be held for the first time in three years, so it is such a popular festival that it has many fans, not only in the prefecture but also in the prefecture. Around the area, the whole world of silver descends further...
When you hear the word "ekiben" at Yamagata Station, the first thing that comes to mind is "Beef Domanchu", which is now popular nationwide. This is what you'll find on top of the prefecture's rice "Domanaka"! And in a beef-covered lunch box...
