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...
Did you know that Yamagata has many folk tales, including some famous ones that were even broadcast on the Japanese comic strip Manga Mukashi Banashi? In this article, we'll introduce one of them, "Ubaki"...
Murasakihime
We all know that Kesaranpasaran is said to bring happiness to the person who holds it, but there are probably a surprising number of people who don't really know whether it is a living thing or a plant...
Murasakihime
Have you heard of the many white "snow monsters" that can be seen at Zao Onsen Ski Resort in Yamagata Prefecture? These impressive frost-covered trees are works of art created by nature! They can only be seen in winter...
One of the most important figures in the history of Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture, is Uesugi Yozan. To this day, he is affectionately and respectfully referred to as Lord Yozan. In this article, we will explore who Uesugi Yozan was...
Yamagata Prefecture's Sato Nishiki cherries are famous for their high-quality, delicious flavor. They are popular as a fruit that brightens up early summer. While Sato Nishiki is a high-quality fruit,...
Takahata Town is located in Higashiokitama District, Yamagata Prefecture. Takahata Winery, which continues to operate in this town, produces over 700,000 bottles of wine annually. The winery's goal is to celebrate Takahata Winery's 100th anniversary...
Have you heard of train station stand sales? As the name suggests, stand sales are a style of sales where vendors with pouches hanging from their necks sell bento boxes and other items on train platforms. You've probably seen them in old movies...
