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.
Aoiwa
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.".
Aoiwa
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.
Aoiwa
In the Takayasu district of Takahata Town in southern Yamagata Prefecture, there is a shrine dedicated to dogs and cats, a rare sight in Japan. This time, we will introduce the birthplace of the now extinct Takayasu dog, a mythical Japanese dog.
Aoiwa
Yamagata Prefecture is famous for its many atmospheric hot spring towns, including Zao Onsen, Ginzan Onsen, and Hijiori Onsen. It is also popular among hot spring enthusiasts, as every city and town in the prefecture has a hot spring.
DaiwaConsilio
Yamagata City was developed as the castle town of the Yamagata Domain and was a commercial city that flourished through the trade of its local specialty, safflower. Yamagata Castle, located at the center of the city, is extremely large, and the outermost Sannomaru area covers an area of approximately 235 hectares.
