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(August 2025 Festival) Where to see the Fujishima Lion Dance

Festivals in July & August (2025 edition)

Dadacha-mame: the “King of Edamame” native to Tsuruoka!

(Recommended itinerary) 7 days to explore the best of the Tohoku’s hiking spots ! (a JR-pass compatible tour idea – Summer edition)

Tsuruoka’s festivals in May & early June (2025 edition)

Tsuruoka, a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy: Where & what to eat?

Tattoo-friendly onsen in Tsuruoka city (short list)

Saké, Pickles, Flowers & Birds : An idea of a day-trip to Oyama (surburb of Tsuruoka)

Tsuruoka’s major cherry blossoms spots

Hike to the top of Mt. Haguro

Rokujurigoe-Kaido: From Churenji to Dainichibo Temple

Rokujurigoe-Kaido: From Dainichibo Temple to the Nanatsu Falls

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Dewa Sanzan: 2 days speed-hike
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