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Uesugi Takayama

Who is Uesugi Takayama, the portrait figure that is always displayed at elementary and junior high schools in Yonezawa City? ...

Did you know that the elementary and junior high school gymnasium in Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture is decorated with a portrait of Uesugi Takayama? It seems that Yonezawa citizens are familiar with the name "Kokuyama" and are known as "Kokuyama", but...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2022.06.30

Copal, a children's playground in Yamagata City, is an all-weather playground perfect for snowy regions! Open all year round...

Shelter Inclusive Place Copal (a children's play facility in the southern part of Yamagata City) opened in spring 2022 in Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture. The facility's overview is excellent, so we hope many people will know about it...

ikokeikoke2022.06.24

Yamakyo Warehouse

[Yamagata Prefecture during the Boshin War] Decisions made by the Shonai, Yonezawa, Yamagata, Uenoyama, Tendo, and Shinjo domains...

During the Boshin War, a battle unfolds over the Shonai clan, which was considered an enemy of the Imperial Court, along with the Aizu clan. Within the prefecture, the Shonai Domain and the Yonezawa Domain are small domains with less than 50,000 koku, and the large domains...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2022.06.21

“Mogami River Senbon Dango” Strawberry and Tiramisu

What about Mogamigawa Senbon Dangoto? Exquisite Japanese sweets with a one-day expiration date [Oishida Town, Yamagata Prefecture]

Do you know about the "Mogamigawa Senbon Dango" dumpling, a dumpling that many people from within and outside Yamagata Prefecture visit and line up to buy? This time, I actually visited the store to find out why it was so popular. ...

nakanaka2022.06.16

Oda Nobunaga

What is the relationship between Oda Nobunaga and Yamagata? We also introduce precious portraits and shrines dedicated to Nobunaga (Yamagata Prefecture)

When you think of popular Sengoku warlords, who do you think of? I'm sure there are many people who imagine Oda Nobunaga, a warlord who aimed to unify the world in a war-torn world. This time...

nakanaka2022.06.13

[Yamagata Prefecture] If you want to buy cherries, go here! 3 recommended direct sales shops selected by locals and their beauty...

The most famous fruit in Yamagata Prefecture is "chellus." This time, we will be offering fresh freshness for those who want to buy delicious cherry blossoms in Yamagata...

nakanaka2022.06.10

[Part 1] Day trip to Yamagata city | A sightseeing 2-5km radius from Yamagata station on the Senzan Line [Yamagata...

I suddenly decided to go on a solo day trip to Yamagata using the Senzan Line. The reason is simple. I've been getting older and older, and these days I've always been going to Yamagata and I'm sure that's good too...

editorial staffeditorial staff2022.06.04

[Yamagata Prefecture] Yonezawa beef bento, which ranks high at national ekiben festivals, sells well at roadside stations...

Ekiben sales are often held at supermarkets. It's so popular that it sells out in no time. Yonezawa is always ranked high when sold at festivals and ranked at festivals...

ikokeikoke2022.06.03

Yamagata warriors

Three Sengoku warlords from Yamagata Prefecture! Mogami Yoshimitsu, Naoe Kanetsu, Shimura Mitsuyasu

During the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600, a major battle took place in Yamagata Prefecture, the Battle of Keicho Dewa took place. The Mogami forces of the Eastern Army, based in Yamagata Castle, and the Uesugi forces of Aizu and Yonezawa, who were assigned to the Western Army...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2022.06.02

[Yamagata Prefecture] Why did “Shogi” become a specialty in Tendo City? Explore the origin and history!

Yamagata Prefecture is a place full of charm, with hot springs, fruits, and ramen. One of the attractions is "Tendo City Shogi." However, although I have a vague image of shogi, why is it famous?

HiroyukiOkaHiroyukiOka2022.05.30

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