Origin of Yamagata prefectural name
YAMAGATA – Mountain Shape 山形県 The prefecture was named after the castle town of Yamagata where the prefectural capital was located. The castle was built by the Yamagata Clan. ・”Yamagata”…
Yamagata Hanagasa Matsuri, Yamagata
One of the Big Tohoku Summer Festivals, Yamagata Hanagasa Matsuri is an evening folk dance parade of women and children wearing colorful costumes and waving flower hats. “Hanagasa” means flower…