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Yamagata Food Guide
Written by Odigo TravelYamagata DashiYamagata Dashi, while at first may sound like a type of soup, is actually a series of finely chopped vegetables and condiments, seasoned with soy
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Yamagata Access Guide
Written by Odigo TravelYamagata prefecture is relatively accessible by train, plane and bus. The prefecture has its own dedicated airport, as well as a station connected by Shinkansen
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Yamagata 1-day-tour Itinerary
Written by Odigo TravelMost of Yamagata tourist destinations, aside from some that are incredibly far off or require cars like the Ginzan Onsen, are within easy train distance from th
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The Best Times to Visit Yamagata
Written by Odigo TravelPhoto Cred: Flickr user kazuletokyoite [email protected]/141823491/Thousand-Sakura River in Spring The Mogami River, one of the most rapid rivers in Japan, is also
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First Time in Yamagata
Written by Odigo TravelPhoto Cred: Flickr user [email protected]/14740433577/Yama-dera Temple The Yama-dera Temple is known mostly for being the place where famous Japanese
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Pilgrim for a day
Written by Nami KomorebispiritIn the heart of Yamagata prefecture lies Haguro-san, one of the three sacred mountains forming the Dewa Sanzan (Three mountains of Dewa). Standing at 414m (1,35
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7 things to try when in Yamagata!
Written by Sam LesmanaOn a week-long trip around Yamagata Prefecture, I found myself falling in love with the countryside, the quiet but impressive temples and shrines, the kindness