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Shogi in Tendo City 10

Shogi in Tendo City

Hannah Warren

The streets of Tendo are littered with shogi references to remind us that it is the biggest producer of shogi pieces in Japan.

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Tendo Ningen Shogi 2026

Tendo Ningen Shogi 2026

Mid Apr

Tendo Ningen Shogi is a “Human Chess” event that occurs every April in the city of Tendo, Yamagata.

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Tendo Sakura Matsuri

Tendo Sakura Matsuri

Celine Ong

Known for the famous Ningen Shogi (Human Chess) event, the Tendo Sakura Matsuri is an annual spring festival held in Tendo City, Yamagata.

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Things to Do in Tsuruoka City

Things to Do in Tsuruoka City

Tom Roseveare

Designated a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy in 2014, Tsuruoka can be proud of having a diverse food culture thanks to the blessings of an abundant

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Japan Sea Cold Cod Festival 2026

Japan Sea Cold Cod Festival 2026

Mid Jan

Cold cod soup or dongara jiru is a popular winter dish in the Shonai region of Yamagata Prefecture, and the Japan Sea Cold Cod Festival in Tsuruoka City

Yamagata Free Entry
The Uesugi Clan

The Uesugi Clan

Elena Lisina

At the time of Uesugi, Niigata was not yet a city, but the Uesugi Clan... In that small city, you'll find the Uesugi Museum, the Uesugi Clan

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