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Tohoku Autumn Foliage Driving Map: Yamagata Edition: Recommended Driving Courses and Surrounding Area Tours...

In Yamagata Prefecture, autumn leaves have already begun to turn red around highland driving routes such as the Zao and Azuma mountain ranges, and are now at their peak. However, they will soon begin to descend into the countryside. In this article, we will introduce the best autumn leaves to see in November.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.10.30

[Yamagata Prefecture] Stay at a roadside station! Introducing roadside stations in Yamagata Prefecture with accommodation facilities!

As car camping trips at roadside stations become a quiet trend, did you know that the number of roadside stations where you can stay safely is increasing? In this article, we will introduce roadside stations in Yamagata Prefecture that you can stay at safely...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.09.25

Akebia fruit

Over 90% of Akebia in Japan is produced in Tohoku! One of the autumn flavors, "Akebia" [Yamagata/Akita]

Although it is not a commonly sold fruit, Akebia is famous as one of the flavors of autumn. Although it is often thought of as growing wild in mountainous areas, it is actually also cultivated commercially and produced domestically.

AoiwaAoiwa2024.09.19

[Recommended Autumn Festivals: Yamagata Edition] Enjoy Yamagata's delicious autumn festivals!

When asked, "What is the first festival that comes to mind when thinking of Yamagata Prefecture?", many people would probably answer the Yamagata Hanagasa Festival, which is held every year from August 5th to 7th. There are many summer festivals in Yamagata Prefecture, but...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.08.21

The Itaya Pass Railway tackles steep slopes and harsh weather [Fukushima and Yamagata Prefectures]

Itaya Pass, located on the border between Fukushima and Yamagata prefectures, is the site of JR East's Yamagata Shinkansen and Yamagata Line, officially the Ou Main Line. The Ou Main Line is currently the Yamagata Shinkansen...

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2024.08.07

Yamagata Hanagasa Festival

[2024 Event Information] Red flowers dance across the city! "Hanagasa Festival" in Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture

The Yamagata Hanagasa Festival is held annually on August 5th, 6th, and 7th in Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture. Over the three days, a total of approximately 139 groups and 9,800 dancers gather for this festival, which is a sight to behold across the Tohoku region.

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2024.07.17

Three-story pagoda of Akutsu Hachiman Shrine

Yasukutsu Hachiman Shrine (Yamagata Prefecture) is home to the only three-story pagoda in the Okitama region, but its history is shrouded in mystery

Located in southeastern Yamagata Prefecture, Takahata Town, famous for its wine, is home to a shrine called Yasukutsu Hachiman Shrine. Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT [Takahata Town, Yamagata Prefecture] At 38 degrees north latitude, Takahata Town is home to famous American wine breweries...

AoiwaAoiwa2024.07.10

Yamagata Hanagasa Festival

[Yamagata Prefecture] The roots of the Yamagata Hanagasa lie in Obanazawa! Labor resulting from embankment construction...

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...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2024.07.09

The new tourist train "SATONO" runs smoothly through Fukushima and Yamagata prefectures!

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.

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2024.06.25

Yamagata dashi

Yamagata's "dashi" is a versatile and easy-to-make local dish that goes well with anything! [Yamagata Prefecture]

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.

AoiwaAoiwa2024.06.22

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