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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

Enjoy cherry! Introducing the differences in varieties, products, and recipes for consumption [Yamagata Prefecture]

When you think of cherry, many people think of Yamagata Prefecture. Cherries are a major agricultural product in Yamagata Prefecture, and a wide variety of varieties are cultivated within the prefecture. This article is...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2022.05.12

Purslane (leopard)

Is Hyo, a mysterious ingredient in Yamagata Prefecture, a vegetable? weed? Its true identity is "purslane"!

One of the ingredients that has been featured on a certain TV program in the past and became a hot topic is called a dialect. They were surprised to hear that "Yamagata residents eat weeds." Certainly close...

ikokeikoke2022.05.10

[Yamagata Prefecture] Representative summer pickles from the Okitama region. What is the popular round eggplant?

In the Okitama region, located southwest of Yamagata Prefecture, eating young, round eggplants using a unique pickled method has become a summer staple. Recently, the method of pickling has been developed and it has become easier to do...

ikokeikoke2022.05.02

Okahijiki

Okahijiki, a traditional vegetable originating from Nanyo City, is a nutritious land hijiki! [Yamagata Prefecture]

A hijiki? Hijiki? It's hard to believe that seaweed is oka. In Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture, the hijiki "oka hijiki" made in the fields will add a touch of color to your dining table. I see it a lot outside the prefecture...

.NEFT Editorial Department2022.04.28

Yamagata Prefecture has the highest consumption of konjac in the country! A popular recipe is Tama?

It's definitely available in tourist spots in Yamagata Prefecture! That's right, there are konjac balls stuck into skewers on sale. Most of the time, each skewer has three or four konjac sticks. 100 skewers...

ikokeikoke2022.04.27

[Yamagata Prefecture] What is the ``beer exclusively for after bathing'' created by a hot spring inn that is rare in the world...

Just imagined is the cool, cold beer you drink after a hot spring bath. Do you know that Yamagata has a beer that was seriously made for the "best drink of hot water"...

nakanaka2022.04.24

Zazen illustration

[Yamagata Prefecture] 5 temples where you can experience zazen and copying sutras! Recommended for beginners too!

Yamagata Prefecture is a land filled with nature, and there are wonderful temples everywhere. Some of these items allow you to easily experience zazen and copying sutras, and even beginners and worried people can enjoy it casually...

HiroyukiOkaHiroyukiOka2022.04.16

[Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture] Traditional Yamagata castings are also recommended for sightseeing! Attractions and sights to visit...

What is Yamagata casting? Introducing the charms and features! What is Yamagata casting? Introducing the charms and features! The characteristic of Yamagata castings is that they coexist with "substantiality, thinness, and beauty." Delicate processing is possible...

HiroyukiOkaHiroyukiOka2022.04.14

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