This time, we will introduce express trains that ran on the Ou Main Line and Senzan Line, including one that was operated by diesel railcars, even though the entire section from its starting station to its terminal station was electrified.
Yamagata Zao Onsen is located at the foot of the Zao mountain range in Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture. This popular hot spring resort, with a long history and a reputation for its "beauty baths," is still visited by tourists from all over Japan in search of its high-quality waters.
JR East's limited express train "Inaho" runs from Niigata Station in Niigata Prefecture via the Hakushin Line and Uetsu Main Line along the Sea of Japan coast to Sakata Station in Yamagata Prefecture or Akita Station in Akita Prefecture.
Summer in Tohoku is all about festivals! Here's a roundup of the 2025 dates for the "Six Major Tohoku Festivals," major events that bring local traditions to life and are enjoyed by both locals and tourists.
Kamo Aquarium, located on the Sea of Japan coast in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture, is commonly known as the "Jellyfish Dream Hall." It's also a popular tourist spot that can be enjoyed safely even on rainy days. The fantastical...
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.
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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.
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...
"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...
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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.
