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[Kahoku Town, Yamagata Prefecture] Completely free "Kahoku Town Children's Zoo" is open 24 hours a day, all year round! 30 types...

There is only one zoo in Yamagata Prefecture in the prefecture. That is the Kawakita Town Children's Zoo. Zoos in Tokyo often hold "night zoos" for a limited time, such as in the summer. ...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2022.03.25

[Yamagata Prefecture] Why not enjoy watching the history of safflower culture from Yamaji Temple's "Tateishi-ji"?

Did you know that the prefecture flowers of Yamagata Prefecture are "safflowers"? Yamagata Prefecture is the highest safflower production in Japan. Tracing history, Yamagata Prefecture was the number one safflower producer in Japan even in the early Edo period...

tryworks.okatryworks.oka2022.03.19

[Yamagata Prefecture] What is Hanagasa Ondo? Detailed introduction from overview to interesting episodes

Hanagasa Ondo, which is impressive with lively accompaniments such as shakuhachi, shamisen, taiko drums, and other music, and the sung phrase "Yassho, makasho," is a folk song performed at the Yamagata Hanagasa Festival, which is held every year from August 5th to 7th...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.03.05

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What is Saru Jizo? Introducing a folk tale of a Jizo statue who gained good fortune [Yamagata Prefecture]

"Saru Jizo" was introduced to Yamagata and aired in the Manga Nihon Hajimeba in January 1976, and is a folk tale that has been widely talked about in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Saitama Prefecture, Niigata Prefecture, and other places. In this article, we will introduce the following...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.03.02

[Ramen Kingdom, Yamagata Prefecture] 5 famous restaurants that offer Yonezawa Ramen, a light soy sauce-rich noodles!

Yamagata Prefecture is said to be the top ramen consumer in the country. Remains of the Edo period's shogunate domains have led to the prefecture being "Okitama", "Murayama", "Mogami", and "Shonai..."

editorial staffeditorial staff2022.02.23

Enjoy Yamagata Soba! Introducing soba noodles and recommended restaurants that are unique to Yamagata

I want to go on a trip to eat delicious soba noodles! For those who think so, Yamagata Prefecture is a recommended area. Yamagata Prefecture has the second largest consumption of soba noodles in the country. As a prefecture that loves soba, there are many soba restaurants lined up...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2022.02.21

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What is Ubaku? A detailed introduction to Yamagata's folk tales that were also broadcast in Manga Japanese Folklore.

Did you know that Yamagata has many folk tales, some of which were also famously broadcast in Manga Japanese Famous Stories? In this article, we will introduce "Obakusuki"...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.02.19

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What is quesarampasaran? A detailed explanation of mysterious objects that bring good fortune [Yamagata Prefecture]

I know that quesarang pasaran brings happiness to people who have it, but I'm sure there are a surprising number of people who don't know whether it's a living thing or a plant in the first place...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.02.17

Zao's ice tree ②

[Yamagata Prefecture] See the natural art work “Snow Monster” at Zao Onsen Ski Resort!

Do you know the many white "snow monsters" that you can see at Zao Onsen Ski Resort in Yamagata Prefecture? These ice trees are powerful works of art created by nature! Only in winter...

tryworks.okatryworks.oka2022.02.14

If you do it, it will happen.If you don't do it, it will not happen.If it doesn't happen, it's because you didn't do it for others.

The lord of Yonezawa Domain, Uesugi Takayama, is the thought that he put into the words "If you do it, you will become"...

Uesugi Takayama is one of the important figures in discussing the history of Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture. Until today, he was known as Takayama Lord with respect and friendliness. In this article, we will introduce what Uesugi Takayama is...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2022.02.01

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