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Speaking of Yamagata, it’s Yonezawa beef! Here are the famous shops that are popular in Yonezawa City!

Yonezawa beef is famous nationwide as the pinnacle of Japanese black beef. These are heifers and steers that have been slowly fattened over 32 months old, and are characterized by their soft meat and sweet, high-quality fat...

HarumakiHarumaki2017.07.15

Lots of unique hot springs! Hot spring inns you'll want to visit on your trip in Yamagata Prefecture

There are many famous hot springs in Yamagata Prefecture, facing the Sea of ​​Japan. Some hot springs overlooking the sea, while others are located in the mountains, so you can enjoy a hot spring while enjoying the nature. This time we recommend...

HarumakiHarumaki2017.07.08

[Yamagata Prefecture] The craftsmen's commitment is amazing! Three major soba roads in Yamagata!

Yamagata soba has gained strong support from rural soba fans all over the country for its stiff and fragrant properties. In particular, there are many famous restaurants in Murayama City, Oishida City, and Obanazawa City in Yamagata Prefecture, and are well known...

HarumakiHarumaki2017.07.04

[Yamagata] Sato Nishiki, Beni Sayaka... Here are some things you can enjoy about cherry picking in Yamagata...

When it comes to Yamagata Prefecture's specialty products, cherry is the most important thing. Cherries in Yamagata Prefecture, which accounts for approximately 70% of the national production, peak harvest in the summer, and during this time of year, people who visit cherry picking are huge...

HarumakiHarumaki2017.06.16

Yamagata style imoni

Let's go to the best Imoni festival in Japan to be held in Yamagata City! [Yamagata Prefecture]

What kind of thing do you imagine when you hear the word "imoi-ni"? ? As the name suggests, Imoni is "simmered potatoes." In the Tohoku region, it is said to be spring cherry blossom viewing and autumn sweet potato stew.

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.01.31

Hot topic now! 3 popular guesthouses in Yamagata

Have you ever heard of the name "guest house"? ? The guesthouse is popular among travel lovers now, and the guesthouses, which have many homey accommodations, are slowly becoming popular...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.01.19

Strong elasticity and hardness are attractive! 3 popular soba restaurants found in Yamagata!

Yamagata Prefecture is famous for its strong soba noodles! Old-fashioned country soba noodles, Sarashina soba made only in the center of buckwheat flour, and crispy tempura. Let's go to Yamagata Prefecture to enjoy authentic soba noodles...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.12.27

mountain temple

Let's fully enjoy Tateishokuji Temple (Yamadera), one of Yamagata's leading sightseeing spots!

Commonly known as "Yamaji" in Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture, is one of the prefecture's most famous tourist spots. You will climb the stone steps to Tateishiji Temple, which is at the top. After climbing, the view is truly spectacular! Tourists come constantly afterwards...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.11.30

Ginzan Onsen

Let's feel the Taisho romance! 5 Popular Gourmet Foods in Ginzan Onsen, Yamagata Prefecture

Ginzan Onsen is located in the mountains, a little further away from the city of Obanazawa City, Yamagata Prefecture. This hot spring is famous nationwide for being the setting for NHK morning drama series "Oshin." During the Taisho era...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.11.27

Kamo Aquarium

[Yamagata] The world's largest variety of jellyfish on display! "Tsuruoka City Kamo Aquarium"

Tsuruoka City Kamo Aquarium is a municipal aquarium located in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture. Tsuruoka's dream aquarium boasts in the world. It boasts the largest jellyfish exhibition in the world, and also holds a show for sea cats feeding...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.11.15

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