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[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"!

There is a food ingredient that was once featured on a TV program and became a hot topic. It was called "hyo" (in the local dialect). The program was surprised to hear that "Yamagata residents eat weeds." It's true that it's a familiar food...

ikokeikoke2022.05.10

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

In the Okitama region, located in the southwest of Yamagata Prefecture, pickling young round eggplants in a unique way has become a summer staple. Recently, the pickling method has been improved and made easier...

ikokeikoke2022.05.02

Okahijiki

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

Okahijiki? Hijiki? You may be wondering what it means to call seaweed "oka." In Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture, field-grown hijiki, "okahijiki," adds color to the dining table. It's not often seen outside the prefecture...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2022.04.28

Yamagata Prefecture has the highest consumption of konjac in Japan! Is boiled konjac the most popular recipe?

You can almost always find tama konnyaku on skewers at any tourist spot in Yamagata Prefecture! Usually, there are 3-4 tama konnyaku on each skewer. Each skewer costs 100 yen...

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 of abundant nature, and is home to many beautiful temples. Some of these temples offer easy access to Zen meditation and sutra copying, making them an attractive option even for beginners who may be a little nervous about attending.

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

What is traditional vegetable mackerel? Introducing the origin and delicious ways to eat it [Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture]

Many people probably don't know what to refer to when they hear the word "mackerel." This time we will introduce the origin and delicious ways to eat the traditional vegetable "Ukogi" that has been eaten in Yamagata for a long time. cormorant...

HiroyukiOkaHiroyukiOka2022.04.11

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