Yamagata Prefecture

Can our gourmet writers tell luxurious wagyu beef jerky from the cheap imported beef stuff?

Time to separate the jerky from the jerks.

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Japanese mayor’s face sweater a big hit at annual Sweater Town Council Meeting

For this mayor Anytime Knit Day is no sweat…er.

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We try making imoni, the beloved taro and beef stew of northern Japan【SoraKitchen】

This autumn staple of Yamagata Prefecture comes to our kitchen in Tokyo with the help of a friend from the region.

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We eat imoni, a delicious autumn stew, at a unique version of a traditional Japanese festival

Celebrating the arrival of autumn with a piping-hot bowl of delicious stew!

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Yamagata prefecture to open “kimono retreat hotel” in 2021 based in historic renovated property

Area will offer great opportunities to learn about the local culture, as well as the wonderful world of kimono craftsmanship.

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