The Yamagata Hanagasa Festival began on August 5th, so I arrived early and enjoyed the photo panel exhibition commemorating the 60th anniversary of the festival, which heightened my excitement. This time, I'll be showcasing the photos from the retrospective panels...
As summer approaches and the hot days continue, you'll find yourself craving something cold. This time, we'll introduce some shaved ice perfect for summer that you can enjoy in Yamagata Prefecture. This is a traditional shaved ice...
Hiroyuki Oka
In the midst of your hectic daily life, how about enjoying a luxurious soak in a secluded hot spring? This time, we'll introduce you to Hijiori Onsen, a hot spring resort in Okura Village, Yamagata Prefecture, known for its beautiful nature and nostalgic atmosphere.
Naka
Have you heard of Hachiro Kiyokawa, the man who initiated the formation of the Shinsengumi? It's said that "the end of the Edo period began with Hachiro Kiyokawa and ended with Ryoma Sakamoto," and he was such a major figure in Japan at the time...
Naka
Have you heard of "Smotchi," a popular smoked gourmet dish from Yamagata? Made with fresh eggs, carefully smoked, it has an addictive flavor. Learn about the appeal of "Smotchi" and recommended ways to prepare it...
Naka
Summer is in full swing, and delicious watermelon season is upon us! Did you know that Yamagata Prefecture, which boasts the third largest watermelon production in Japan (※), has a pickled watermelon made by pickling the whole watermelon with the skin still on?.
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Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT [Part 1] A Solo Day Trip to Yamagata City | Sightseeing within a 2-5km radius of Yamagata Station on the Senzan Line [Yamagata Prefecture] https://jp.neft.asia/arc...
Each of the six Tohoku prefectures has its own historic summer festival. The "Tohoku Rokkon Matsuri" (Tohoku Six Soul Festival) brings together festivals from each of the six prefectures (Aomori's Nebuta Festival, Autumn Festival, etc.) to pray for the repose of the souls of those affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake of 2011 and for the recovery...
We would like to introduce you to "Akegarashi," a soy sauce made by Yamaichi Soy Sauce Factory, a long-established soy sauce maker in Yamagata Prefecture. It is a secret recipe that has been enjoyed only within the family for a long time. The rich, vibrant flavor of koji and the tangy...
The books are right in front?! The height is impressive! The library is on the second floor, and when I looked up from downstairs, I couldn't help but exclaim, "Wow!" The entire building is made of exposed concrete...
