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Hijiori Onsen

[Mogami District, Yamagata Prefecture] A trip to enjoy the leisure time of adults at Hijiori Onsen, at the foot of the sacred Mt. Gassan

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.

NakaNaka2022.08.10

Hachiro Kiyokawa

The creator of the Shinsengumi, Hachiro Kiyokawa | What was the character of this anti-foreigner patriot who opened the curtain on the end of the Edo period? [Yamagata...

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...

NakaNaka2022.08.09

Smotch Package

The appeal of "Smotchi," a smoked gourmet food originating from Yamagata Prefecture, and recipe variations!

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...

NakaNaka2022.08.07

2 watermelons pickled in pesola

Pickle the whole watermelon! Local pickle "Watermelon Pesora (Pechora) Pickled"...

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?.

NakaNaka2022.08.04

[Part 2] A solo day trip to Yamagata City, sightseeing within a 2-5km radius of Yamagata Station on the Senzan Line [Yamagata...

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...

Editorial staffEditorial staff2022.07.22

[Yamagata Prefecture] It's summer! It's festival time! The Hanagasa is back! | The long-awaited Hanagasa Festival 2020...

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...

ikokeikoke2022.07.21

New Year image

What is Yamaichi Soy Sauce's "Akegarashi"? A special flavor that pairs well with alcohol and rice [Yamagata...

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...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2022.07.09

[Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture] The Yonezawa City Library is wonderful! It looks cozy too

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...

ikokeikoke2022.07.04

Craft beer

[Yamagata Prefecture Craft Beer] 7 Local Beers from the Fruit Kingdom! Cherry and Apple...

Yamagata is famous for its cherries, such as Sato Nishiki, and craft beer is brewed using these cherries and apples as secondary ingredients. There are many well-established breweries that have been around since the 20th century, as well as up-and-coming...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2022.07.01

Uesugi Yozan

Who is Uesugi Yozan, the man whose portrait hangs in every elementary and junior high school in Yonezawa?.

Did you know that portraits of Uesugi Yozan hang in elementary and junior high school gymnasiums in Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture? He is affectionately known as "Lord Yozan" by the people of Yonezawa...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2022.06.30

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