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Family photo from the Meiji period

30 Surnames with Roots in Yamagata Prefecture's Prestigious Families

Everywhere in Japan, there are prestigious families known as "local celebrities." Even if you say, "We're just an ordinary family," if you trace your ancestry closely, you may find that you're actually from a prestigious family.

AoiwaAoiwa2025.06.27

The season for the local dish "dashi" has arrived! We'll introduce you to a wide range of recipes and variations...

Are you familiar with "dashi," a traditional Yamagata Prefecture dish? Many of you probably already know about it! Dashi is a nutritious broth made with plenty of vegetables, such as cucumbers and eggplants.

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2025.06.18

From diesel express trains to Shinkansen bullet trains... The history of the "Tsubasa" [Akita and Yamagata Prefectures]

As of 2025, the Yamagata Shinkansen "Tsubasa" mainly connects Tokyo Station with Yamagata Station or Shinjo Station in Yamagata Prefecture. Even if you're not particularly a train enthusiast, if you live in Yamagata or are visiting Yamagata...

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2025.06.11

A relaxing glamping facility in the countryside, along the river!...

"Glamping," a coined word meaning "glamorous" camping, is a type of accommodation where even beginners to the outdoors can enjoy camping empty-handed. The air-conditioned accommodations have tables and...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2025.03.06

The Shirayuki express train that connected Kanazawa and Aomori in 12 hours

Until about 40 years ago (2025), there was an express train that ran from Kanazawa Station in Ishikawa Prefecture to Aomori Station in Aomori Prefecture, taking over 12 hours. The train was called the "Shirayuki" express.

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2025.02.27

Yamagata Kokeshi dolls' expressions

Yamagata Kokeshi – Created by Kobayashi Soji, who trained in woodworking at Sakunami Onsen in the Sendai domain...

Kokeshi dolls are one of the traditional crafts representative of the Tohoku region. They are a craft that has spread over a fairly wide area, with at least one unique style found in every prefecture in the Tohoku region. This time, we will be looking at some of these kokeshi...

AoiwaAoiwa2025.01.24

Trains will no longer be able to run!? What does "de-electrification" mean for the Ou Main Line? [Akita/Yamagata]

In the railway industry, "electrification" refers to the ability to supply electricity to trains by, for example, stringing overhead wires (electrical cables) above the tracks. Generally, vehicles that run on rails are called "trains.".

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2025.01.21

Introducing popular temples and shrines recommended for your first visit of the year in Yamagata Prefecture during the Year of the Snake!

When it comes to first shrine visits in Yamagata Prefecture, there are many temples and shrines throughout the prefecture that attract many worshippers, such as Yamagata Gokoku Shrine and Risshakuji Temple in Yamagata City, Uesugi Shrine in Yonezawa, Kameoka Monjudo in Takahata, and Kumano Taisha Shrine in Nanyo.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.12.25

The facial expression of Hijiori Kokeshi dolls

Hijiori Kokeshi – Developed in Hijiori Onsen, drawing on the traditions of Naruko and Togatta...

Kokeshi dolls are one of the traditional crafts representative of the Tohoku region. They are a craft that has spread over a fairly wide area, with at least one unique style found in every prefecture in the Tohoku region. This time, we will be looking at some of these kokeshi...

AoiwaAoiwa2024.12.12

Enjoy winter in Yamagata Prefecture! 3 recommended winter festivals!

Yamagata Prefecture hosts a variety of winter festivals and events to help people enjoy the harsh, snowy winters along the Sea of ​​Japan coast of the Tohoku region. One particularly recommended event is the one where the accumulated white snow...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.12.11

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