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The picturesque Sankyo Soko Storehouses sit at the heart of Sakata, a portside city on the Sea of Japan in Yamagata Prefecture. It is famous for its seafood and legacy as an essential stop on the kitamaebune, an illustrious shipping route along the Sea of Japan active during the Edo and Meiji periods. Opened in… ....
Today’s the big day! You’ve finally made it to Japan and starting your new life in Yamagata Prefecture. After months, or maybe years, of studying Japanese, you show up for work, excited to put your language skills to use. However, while self-study and classroom instruction are great ways to build up… ....
Well off the beaten path of major tourist spots like Tokyo and Kyoto, Yamagata Prefecture is located in the northeastern region of Japan called Tohoku.
In Yamagata, you can experience a more authentic side of Japan, with fewer tourists and a lot more nature. In fact, Yamagata is a paradise for nature lovers and sports enthusiasts, boasting great skiing locations and hundreds of hiking trails that lead to temples tucked away in beautiful forests.
But that doesn’t mean you have to miss the more modern side of the country either. Yamagata City is a city of over one million people, with museums and cafes, as well as excellent restaurants and shopping. Here we introduce some of the best places to stay in Yamagata Prefecture.
Tohoku Electric Power Network says about 6,800 households in Niigata Prefecture, on the Sea of Japan, had no power as of 6 a.m. on Saturday due to strong winds and fallen trees caused by heavy snowfalls, according to NHK World-Japan ....