Yamagata Prefecture's Hanagasa Festival is known as one of the six major festivals in the Tohoku region. Its trademark is the hats decorated with safflower, the prefectural flower of Yamagata. The Hanagasa Ondo chant "Yasho Makasho" is a must-hear...
A tourist train called "SATONO" just debuted in the southern Tohoku region in April 2024. In this article, we'll introduce the operating routes and dates of this new tourist train, how to ride it, and sightseeing spots along the line.
It's no exaggeration to say that dashi, a staple summer dish from Yamagata, has become popular nationwide. I love it and eat it two or three times a summer! However, when I think back on it, I realize that there are many things to consider when making dashi.
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The Yamagata Shinkansen, also known as "Tsubasa," is a direct train that runs between Tokyo Station and Yamagata Station and Shinjo Station in Yamagata Prefecture. In this article, we'll explain why this train was created. The Yamagata Shinkansen's "Tsubasa"...
There used to be a limited express train called "Shiratori" operated by the Japanese National Railways (JNR) and JR, which ran over 1,000 km along the Sea of Japan coast from Osaka Station to Aomori Station. When it was introduced in 1961, the...
It would be cool if you could explain smoothly when someone asks you, "What's XXX like?" This "Local Knowledge Treasure Box" is packed with trivia that will come in handy in such situations...
Yamagata Prefecture is still fresh in our minds, boasting Japan's highest ramen consumption! While ramen is delicious, for people from the Tohoku region, Yamagata is synonymous with soba noodles. Known as the "Soba Highway," it's a place famous for its soba noodles.
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The Ou Main Line is a JR East line that runs from Fukushima Station to Aomori Station, passing through Yamagata Station, Akita Station, and other stations. It is one of the main lines that runs north-south through the Tohoku region, and in the past, there were express trains that ran the entire length...
During the hot summer, you crave something cold! At times like that, the most common thing you can find is "chilled" ramen. In Hokkaido, chilled Chinese noodles are called "chilled ramen.".
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Kameoka Monjudo, located in Takahata Town, Higashiokitama District, Yamagata Prefecture, is said to bring blessings for various matters requiring wisdom, such as prayers for passing exams, fulfilling one's wishes, and business prosperity.
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