Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT
This site is an online media that delivers all sorts of trivia about the six Tohoku prefectures, from sightseeing and gourmet spots to local customs, history, and more
Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT
  • Home
  • Tohoku gourmet
    • Local cuisine
    • Recipe
    • meal
    • ingredients
    • Alcohol
    • drink
  • Tourist destinations in Tohoku
    • scenic spots
    • power spot
    • facility
    • hot spring
    • Historic Site
    • Experience
    • traffic
  • Things from Tohoku
    • souvenir
    • Traditional crafts
    • food
    • Tohoku Brand
    • seasoning
  • Tohoku Events
    • swimming in the sea
    • Festival
    • Limited-time event
    • firework
    • Cherry blossom viewing
    • autumn leaves
  • Tohoku Mystery
    • history
    • Traditions and customs
    • traditional events
    • folk performing arts
    • folk beliefs
    • urban legend
    • great man
  • Local stories from Tohoku
  • Japanese

Yamagata Prefecture

  • HOME
  • Home
  • Yamagata Prefecture

[Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture] Snow Lantern Festival | Come see the fantastic scenery unique to a snowy country!

The Snow Lantern Festival in Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture, which has been decided to be held for the first time in three years, is a popular festival with many fans not only among local residents but also from within and outside the prefecture. The entire area is covered in a world of snow, and it's even snowing...

ikokeikoke2023.01.18

Yonezawa beef from Yamagata

Boasting the best ekiben from the six Tohoku prefectures! Introducing the top 5 recommended ekiben in Yamagata Prefecture

When you think of Yamagata Station's ekiben, the first thing that comes to mind is the now nationally popular "Beef Domannaka." This bento is made with locally grown "Domannaka" rice and topped with a generous amount of beef...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2023.01.10

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

Currently, Yamagata Prefecture is hosting a number of fantastical illumination events that perfectly complement the winter scenery. Among them, the "Yamagata Sound and Light Fantasia 2022" that we will introduce today is an illumination event that...

NakaNaka2022.12.28

[Yamagata Prefecture] Traveling within Yamagata Prefecture just got more convenient! The newly opened Tohoku Chuo Expressway's toll-free section...

Good news for those who want to enjoy driving in Yamagata Prefecture! The Tohoku Chuo Expressway's Higashinekita IC to Murayamamoto-Iida IC and Shinjo Sakegawa IC to Shinjo Mamurogawa IC have opened one after another, making it easy to drive from Soma City, Fukushima Prefecture...

NakaNaka2022.12.24

[Yamagata Prefecture] Is it really 0% alcohol? Tohoku's first mocktail specialty store, LiFE (L...

Mocktails, authentic non-alcoholic cocktails that even those who don't like alcohol can enjoy, are gaining attention worldwide. This time, we'll be introducing LiFE, the Tohoku region's first mocktail specialty shop, located in Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture.

NakaNaka2022.12.22

Mogami safflower

"Mogami Safflower" certified as a Japanese Heritage and Japanese Agricultural Heritage [Yamagata Prefecture]

Safflower has been cultivated since ancient times as a raw material for dyeing red and yellow colors. In addition, the seeds are used to produce oil (safflower oil, safflower oil, safflower oil, safflower oil)...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2022.12.19

[Yamagata Prefecture] An idol born in Yamagata! The momentum that has taken the world by storm is astonishing! 100% Yamagata...

A company wanted to promote Yamagata to more people and decided to create an idol group from Yamagata. They began recruiting members in June of this year, and after numerous auditions, they chose a group of four girls...

ikokeikoke2022.12.17

[Yamagata Prefecture] A blissful moment: A recommended hideaway cafe surrounded by nature (Murayama, Sai...

Yamagata Prefecture is home to many wonderful cafes, but this time we'll be introducing some special hidden cafes where you can enjoy a quiet moment surrounded by nature. [Murayama Region] Orai...

NakaNaka2022.12.06

[Yamagata Prefecture] Recommended for a drive: Scenic power spot Sekiyama Falls and warm oden...

National Route 48 (commonly known as Yonpachi), which connects Miyagi and Yamagata prefectures, is an essential route for exchanges and logistics between the two prefectures. This time, we will introduce the famous Sakuranbo area, which is the gateway to Yamagata prefecture and lies on the prefectural border.

NakaNaka2022.12.01

Uriwari Rock Garden Park in Takahata Town is a mysterious space that feels like another world! [Yamagata Prefecture]

Have you heard of Uriwari Rock Garden, a park surrounded by sheer vertical rock faces that creates a surreal landscape that makes you feel like you've wandered into a video game world? This time, we'll be introducing the park in Takahata Town, Yamagata Prefecture, a part of Mahoroba Village.

NakaNaka2022.11.30

  • 
  • 1
  • …
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • …
  • 22
  • 
24h Ranking
Recommended Articles
  • Kinoshita Koma
    Kinoshita Koma – One of the three major horses in Japan, originating from a wooden horse shape worn on the chest of a horse presented as a tribute...
  • Traditional Japanese family portrait
    30 Surnames with Roots in Miyagi Prefecture's Prestigious Families
  • Kashima-sama in Suehirocho
    A giant doll Jizo statue is enshrined within the grounds! Iwasaki Hachiman Shrine in Yuzawa City (Akita Prefecture)
  • Dog siblings
    Did you know they have five siblings? A complete guide to Iwate's local mascot Sobatchi and his dog siblings...
  • Vajrayana Vairocana Buddha of Dainichi Hall Bugaku
    Dainichido Bugaku | Bugaku with a history of approximately 1,300 years, dating back to the famous monk Gyoki [Kazuno City, Akita Prefecture]
  • Happiness spreads throughout your mouth! Strawberry Sweets are a great gift or souvenir...
  • [What day is it today? | Tohoku Edition] What day is February 13th?
Search articles by keyword
Pickup
  • Herring Slices? The Background of Their Creation and Recommended Ways to Eat Them [Aomori Prefecture]
  • Apple Vermont Soy Sauce
    What is Apple Vermont Soy Sauce? It's used as a sauce and dressing... In Aomori Prefecture, apples are used...
  • [Fukushima Prefecture] Aizu's "horse sashimi" is delicious! Introducing restaurants that serve horse meat dishes
  • Sandfish
    Akita's winter symbol: Hatahata
  • Shirakawa Ramen
    The exquisite soy sauce soup that fills your mouth! What is the appeal of "Shirakawa Ramen"? The popular...
  • Aomori's sea urchin is also top-notch! We introduce its charms that are just as good as those of Sanriku and Hokkaido!
  • Mochi Honzen 02
    [Part 2] What is "Mochi Honzen" in Ichinoseki and Hiraizumi? | Over 300 varieties! A diverse cuisine...
  • "Mogami River Senbon Dango" strawberry and tiramisu
    What is Mogamigawa Senbon Dango? A delicious Japanese sweet with a one-day expiration date [Oishida Town, Yamagata Prefecture]
  • Tadami Line
    Tadami Line: Japan's most scenic local train line (Fukushima Prefecture)
  • Corner bar
    Morioka's 3 Popular Corner Bars! | Heiko Shoten, Hosoju ​​Sake Shop, and Kagiya Sake Shop [Iwate Prefecture]
  • Kaminoyama Castle
    The history of Kaminoyama, a castle town and post town with hot springs [Kaminoyama City, Yamagata Prefecture]
  • Whisky Collection Koriyama
    A report on the first whisky event in Tohoku, "Whiskey Collection Koriyama"...
  • Image of the Tomb of Christ
    Torai = Hebrew? Let's go see the "Tomb of Christ" in Shingo Village! [Aomori Prefecture]
  • Daimanji Temple Kokuzodo
    Is the Thousand Buddhas at Daimanji Temple's Kokuzoson in Mukaiyama the origin of the name Sendai? [Miyagi Prefecture]
Gojome Town (Akita Prefecture): Home to a morning market that has been running for over 500 years and the "zelkova tree with breasts"
2025.07.22 Aizu-Tajima Gion Festival_00
Aizu-Tajima Gion Festival Photo Report: Part 1 - Performances at the large floats of the evening festival...
school
The Chidokan Domain School and Chido Museum are the best spots for historical dramas in the Shonai region! [Tsurumi, Yamagata Prefecture...
Dondon Yaki
[Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture] Yamagata's soul food, "Dondonyaki"? Snacks and...
[Minamisoma City, Fukushima Prefecture] The Oshu Soma Clan, who nurtured a unique culture for 800 years...
[Aomori] What is Hokaiori? Tsugaru's Obon customs are colorful and unique
The Sato brothers, who assisted Minamoto no Yoshitsune, and Iizaka Onsen (Fukushima Prefecture)
The Hiyama Ando clan, who ruled Akita during the Sengoku period and had their base in Noshiro [Akita Prefecture]
Yasu Falls
Yasunotaki Falls in Akita Prefecture is ranked a proud 2nd among Japan's 100 best waterfalls!
This is also a Kamakura. "Hey, Gongoro of the Kamakura!" he shouts out...
Hiromoto Oe
The relationship between Oe Hiromoto, one of the "13 Lords of Kamakura" and Minamoto no Yoritomo's wise man, and Yamagata Prefecture
"Hebi-no-hana, Home of Flowers and History" is a garden where you can enjoy seasonal flowers! [Fukushima Prefecture...
Three UNESCO Cultural Heritage Sites: "Dainichido Bugaku," "Hanawa Bayashi," and "Kemanai Bon Festival".
"Place names with 'to' in them" from 1 to 9 [Ichinohe and Ninohe edition] The first 'Ichinohe' is a rope...
The Legend of Hachirotaro
What is the legend of Hachirotaro? Introducing three stories that even locals don't know much about...
Search by keyword
Search articles by prefecture
  • Aomori Prefecture
  • Iwate Prefecture
  • Akita Prefecture
  • Miyagi Prefecture
  • Yamagata Prefecture
  • Fukushima Prefecture
Recommended Categories
  • Festival
  • Traditional crafts
  • power spot
  • urban legend
  • Alcohol
  • B-grade gourmet food
Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT
Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT
  • About this site
  • Operating company
  • Privacy Policy
  • inquiry
  • Japanese

Copyright © 2026 Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT. All Rights Reserved.