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.
Hiroyuki Oka
What is Yamagata casting? Introducing its charm and characteristics! What is Yamagata casting? Introducing its charm and characteristics! Yamagata casting is characterized by the coexistence of "solidity, thinness, and beauty." Because it allows for delicate processing...
Hiroyuki Oka
Many people probably don't know what "Ukogi" means. In this article, we'll introduce the origins and delicious ways to eat Ukogi, a traditional vegetable that has been eaten in Yamagata for a long time.
Hiroyuki Oka
Egatani Nyobo is a folk tale passed down throughout Japan, but did you know that the plot and ending vary slightly depending on the region in which it is passed down? In this article, we will introduce the plot of Egatani Nyobo, as told in Yamagata...
Murasakihime
Yamagata Prefecture has only one zoo: the Kahoku Children's Zoo. Zoos in Tokyo and elsewhere often hold "night zoos" for a limited time, such as during the summer.
Did you know that Yamagata Prefecture's prefectural flower is the safflower? Yamagata Prefecture is the top producer of safflower in Japan. Historically, Yamagata Prefecture was Japan's top producer of safflower in the early Edo period...
Hanagasa Ondo, with its lively shakuhachi, shamisen, and taiko drum accompaniment and the memorable chant "Yasho, makasho," is a folk song performed at the Yamagata Hanagasa Festival, held every year from August 5th to 7th...
Murasakihime
"Saru Jizo," a folktale that originated in Yamagata and was broadcast on the Japanese folklore show Manga Nippon Mukashibanashi in January 1976, is a folktale that is widely passed down in Yamaguchi, Saitama, Niigata, and other prefectures. In this article, we will introduce the story of Saru Jizo in Yamagata.
Murasakihime
Yamagata Prefecture is said to be the top ramen consumer in Japan. As a remnant of the Edo period feudal domains, the prefecture is divided into four regions: Okitama, Murayama, Mogami, and Shonai.
If you're looking for a trip to eat delicious soba noodles, Yamagata Prefecture is the place to go. Yamagata Prefecture is the second largest consumer of soba noodles in Japan. As a soba-loving prefecture, there are many soba restaurants...
