Yamagata is a city located in northern Japan, and is known for its beautiful scenery, hot springs, and delicious cherries.

The Taisho period, which lasted from 1912 to 1926, was marked by political instability and social change, including the rise of labor unions and women's rights movements.

The Hakone Open-Air Museum is a sculpture park located in Hakone, a scenic mountainous region near Tokyo.