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Yamagata Prefecture

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Uetsu Main Line (Shonai region)

An express train that ran under overhead wires despite being a diesel train (Japan Sea Longitudinal Line)

This time, we will be looking at express trains that ran on the section of the Japan Sea Longitudinal Line that passes through the Tohoku region. Although the entire section from the starting station to the terminal station is electrified, they used diesel railcars instead of electric trains.

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2025.10.22

Part 2! Soft serve ice cream at roadside stations in Yamagata Prefecture! Rich in fruit flavors...

The six Tohoku prefectures are home to delicious rice, vegetables, fruit, and milk, and Yamagata Prefecture is no exception, showcasing the deliciousness of these ingredients in its roadside station original soft serve ice cream.

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2025.09.26

The pride of the six Tohoku prefectures: Yamagata Castle, the largest castle in the Michinoku region! A glimpse into the splendor of the Mogami clan...

Yamagata Castle is said to have been built in 1356 (the first year of Enbun) during the Muromachi period by Shiba Kaneyori, the founder of the Mogami clan, when he entered Yamagata as a tandai (deputy governor of Ushu).

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2025.08.20

[Yamagata Prefecture] Enjoy the delicious, locally produced soft serve ice cream at Yamagata's roadside station...

Yamagata, famous for its Hanagasa Festival, is known as the "kingdom of fruit trees," especially cherries, but it is also a treasure trove of delicious ingredients, including rice, brand-name beef, and seafood from the Sea of Japan.

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2025.08.13

Yamagata Station

An express train that ran under overhead wires despite being a diesel train (Ou Main Line and Senzan Line)

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.

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2025.08.08

Enjoy day trips to hot springs in Yamagata Zao! We will also introduce the model courses recommended by the author.

Yamagata Zao Onsen is located at the foot of the Zao mountain range in Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture. The popular hot spring resort, which has been popular as a historic hot spring, is famous as a "beauty hot spring", and tourists from all over the country still visit us in search of high-quality hot springs...

editorial staffeditorial staff2025.07.18

E653 series "Inaho"

The Inaho Express, which has continued to connect the Sea of ​​Japan side of the Tohoku region with the metropolitan area and Niigata prefecture [Blue...

JR East's limited express train "Inaho" connects from Niigata Station in Niigata Prefecture to Sakata Station in Yamagata Prefecture, or Akita Station in Akita Prefecture, via the Shirashin Line and Uetsu Main Line on the Sea of ​​Japan coast. Niigata Station...

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2025.07.09

Summer Tohoku Six Great Festivals

Information on the 2025 edition of the "Tohoku Six Great Festivals" that will brighten up the summer of Tohoku!

Summer in Tohoku is definitely a great place to have festivals! We'll be introducing all the dates for the 2025 event, the Tohoku Six Great Festival, a major event that both locals and tourists can enjoy, and will be held by the locals...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2025.07.08

Also great for going out on rainy days! A fluffy and relaxing time at Kamo Aquarium [Yamagata Prefecture]

Kamo Aquarium is located on the coast of the Sea of ​​Japan in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture. This facility, commonly known as the "Jellyfish Dream Hall," is also a popular tourist spot that you can enjoy with peace of mind even on rainy days. Fantastic...

editorial staffeditorial staff2025.07.07

Family photos from the Meiji era

30 surnames with roots in prestigious and prestigious families in Yamagata Prefecture

Every place across Japan, there are prestigious and famous families who are rumored to be so-called "local famous people." Even if you say, "We are a very ordinary family," if you trace our ancestors carefully, it's actually a history...

AoiwaAoiwa2025.06.27

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