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[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

[Yamagata Prefecture] Traveling within Yamagata Prefecture is now convenient! Free section of Tohoku Chuo Expressway opened...

Good news for those who want to enjoy a drive in Yamagata Prefecture! The Tohoku Chuo Expressway "Higashine Kita IC - Murayamamoto Iida IC" and "Shinjo Sakegawa IC - Shinjo Mamurogawa IC" have opened one after another, and are in Soma City, Fukushima Prefecture...

nakanaka2022.12.24

[Yamagata Prefecture] Really 0% alcohol⁉ Tohoku's first mocktail specialty store "LiFE...

Mocktail, an authentic non-alcoholic cocktail that can be enjoyed by people who don't like alcohol, is attracting attention worldwide. This time, we will be introducing the first mocktail specialty store in Tohoku, "LiFE" in Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture...

nakanaka2022.12.22

Mogami safflower

"Mogami safflower" certified as a Japanese heritage and Japanese agricultural heritage [Yamagata Prefecture]

"Benibana (saffolder)" has been cultivated since ancient times as a raw material for dyeing "beni" and "yellow". Also, the seeds contain fats and oils (safflower oil/benibanayu/saf...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2022.12.19

[Yamagata Prefecture] An idol is born from Yamagata! You will be surprised at the force that is taking the world by storm! 100% mountain...

In order to appeal to more people, a company decided to "become an idol from Yamagata!" and recruited members since June this year, and auditions were held many times, and as a result, four girls...

ikokeikoke2022.12.17

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

There are many wonderful cafes in Yamagata Prefecture, but this time we will introduce some of the best hidden cafes where you can spend a quiet time in a place surrounded by nature. [Murayama area] Orai...

nakanaka2022.12.06

[Yamagata Prefecture] Recommended for a drive, the spectacular power spot Sekiyama Otaki and the warm...

National Route 48 (commonly known as Yonpachi), which connects Miyagi Prefecture and Yamagata Prefecture, is an important route that is indispensable for exchange and logistics between the two prefectures. This time we will be offering cherry, the gateway to Yamagata Prefecture on the prefectural border...

nakanaka2022.12.01

Takahata Town's Urawari Ishiki Garden is a mysterious space that feels like a different world! [Yamagata Prefecture]

Have you heard of Uwariishi Garden Park, surrounded by vertically steep rock faces, and an unrealistic view that makes you feel like you've wandered into the world of games? This time we'll be in Mahoroba no Sato, Takahata Town, Yamagata Prefecture...

nakanaka2022.11.30

The insect food that is attracting attention at SDG's has a connection with Yamagata Prefecture! Traditional locust tsukudani and more...

With population growth worldwide, there are concerns about various issues. One of these issues is the food issue. Many people in the world suffer from hunger, and as the population grows in the future, we Japanese people are also food...

editorial staffeditorial staff2022.11.27

[Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture] The oldest shrine in Yamagata Prefecture, Kumano Taisha Shrine in Nanyo City has a legend of three rabbits...

Kumano Taisha Shrine, located in the Miyauchi district of Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture, is said to be the oldest shrine in Yamagata Prefecture. Kumano Taisha has the largest history in Tohoku, and is large in size and has been designated as an important cultural property. Kumano...

ikokeikoke2022.11.25

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