Deep in Yamagata's mountains, rural artisans pull on history's threads
A spell of financial insecurity during the Edo Period gave rise to one of Japan's strongest textile traditions.
Source: japantimes.co.jp
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Yonezawa engages visitors by offering a taste of their city through 'Furusato Nozei'
This mountain-ringed city in Japan’s Tohoku region has long been proud of its reputation as a producer of top-quality Yonezawa wagyu beef, world-class Yonezawa-ori fabrics, sake, hidden onsen, and its historical association with the Uesugi clan. Now, this gem of southeastern Yamagata aims to spread the word about its hitherto…
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VOX POPULI: Balanced budget happened in feudal times, so why not today? | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
During the mid-Edo Period (1603-1867), the feudal domain of Yonezawa-han found itself in dire financial straits. Its territory had been reduced by the Tokugawa Shogunate, and not even repeated austerity ordinances could mitigate the fiscal hemorrhaging. The domain’s debts soared to five times its real income, making even payment on interest difficult.
Source: asahi.com