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Yamagata Prefecture

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"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

Hijiori Fantasy Corridor

[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 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...

ikokeikoke2023.02.11

What is "pickled rushes" a vegetable that is passed down only in Yonezawa? [Yamagata Prefecture]

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...

ikokeikoke2023.01.25

The crane's favor 00

Is the origin of the legendary "The Crane's Return"? "Uruyama, Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture" and "Tsurufuyama Jinzoji Temple"

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...

ikokeikoke2023.01.20

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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 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...

ikokeikoke2023.01.19

[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, 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...

ikokeikoke2023.01.18

Yonezawa beef from Yamagata

We are proud of the station bento in six Tohoku prefectures! Introducing the top 5 recommended station bentos in Yamagata Prefecture

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...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2023.01.10

[Yamagata Prefecture] Recommended for winter outings! Yamagata Sound and Light Fantasia 2022

Currently, Yamagata Prefecture is holding a number of fantastic illumination events that suit winter scenery. Among them, "Yamagata Sound and Light Fantasia 2022" introduced this time is...

nakanaka2022.12.28

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