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Celebrate Mountain Day by Climbing Our Local Mountain!" To commemorate the establishment of Mountain Day, we are holding the "Nishiazuma Mountain and Mountain Day Citizen Trekking" event at Tengendai Kogen. We look forward to your participation! Date: August 11, 2024 (Sunday) Intermediate Level: Nishiazuma Mountain Course Meeting Time: 8:20 AM at Alb Tengendai Ending Time: 3:30 PM at Alb Tengendai Beginner Level: Ningyoishi Course Meeting Time: 8:50 AM at Alb Tengendai Ending Time: 2:00 PM at Alb Tengendai Participation Fee: Adults: ¥4,000 Elementary School Students: ¥3,000 (Including tax, guide fee, ropeway/lift fee, and accident insurance) Capacity: 50 participants per course (minimum of 10 participants required) Registration: Apply to Alb Tengendai by three days before the event (TEL: 0238-55-2236) Inquiries: Tengendai Kogen (TEL: 0238-55-2236)

Safe Climbing with Thorough Preparation Spectacular views and enjoyable memories all start with preparation. Climbing is not complete until you have safely descended! To prevent mountain accidents and enjoy your climb, use the following safety tips and rules to ensure a happy return home with a smile! ~~ Safety Climbing Guidelines ~~ Don’t underestimate the mountain. Choose a mountain suitable for your physical fitness level. Submit a climbing notice. Take care of your physical condition. Avoid climbing in bad weather. ~~ Rules for a Happy Return Home ~~ Always plan your climb and submit a climbing notice. Inform your family or others as well. Do pre-climb training to ensure your physical fitness and skills are suited for a safe climb. Regularly hydrate and replenish electrolytes. Be prepared for sudden weather changes (e.g., rain gear, extra food and water, a mobile phone, spare batteries, a map, a compass, a helmet, etc.). Be cautious of encounters with bears (e.g., carry a radio or bear bell). Continuously check weather and volcanic information during your climb. Turn on your phone’s GPS before starting your climb. If you get lost, retrace your steps. Seek help in areas with signal reception and good visibility. Climbing notices are available on the Yamagata Prefectural Police website.

◆◇Yonezawa Organic & Natural Food Fair◇◆ Organically grown and environmentally friendly agricultural products will gather at the Yonezawa City Hall. Yonezawa producers have carefully crafted a variety of foods such as vegetables, dried noodles like soba and udon, and rice. We look forward to welcoming everyone with a diverse selection of foods. Please feel free to drop by if you are in the area. ◆Event Dates: 　August 5th (Monday), August 26th (Monday), October 28th (Monday) of the 6th 　year of Reiwa (2024) *Event held 3 times 　Each day from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM ◆Venue: 　1st floor, Citizens' Hall, Yonezawa City Hall ◆Available Products: Organically grown rice, organic vegetables, naturally cultivated soba, udon, Chinese-style noodles, organic seasonings (miso, soy sauce, ichimi spice, etc.) ◆Product offerings are subject to change. ◆Contact: 　Yonezawa City Industrial Department, Agricultural Policy Division 　Tel: 0238-22-5111

International Matsuri Festival 2024 in Yonezawa ～ Connecting Through Expression, Creating the Future Together ～ We are pleased to announce the "International Matsuri Festival 2024 in Yonezawa," inviting children with refugee backgrounds and those living as evacuees in Japan to join us in creating a festival together. This event aims to establish Yonezawa as a hub for international exploration, fostering the foundation of coexistence through cultural exchange. Date and Time: Thursday, July 25, 2024, 17:00-20:00 Venue: Special Stage in the Parking Lot of Shouden-an (992-0037, 3-1-39 Honcho, Yonezawa City) Admission: Free! Event Highlights: International Fashion Show Performance Show Let's Dance Together! Hanagasa Ondo Dance Party Note: Some events may be subject to change in case of rain. Food trucks will also be available! This event is a wonderful opportunity to cherish cultural exchange and coexistence. Come and enjoy the International Matsuri Festival with everyone! Related events will also be held on different dates! Organizer: General Incorporated Association MIEF Related Event: "Dondoko! Giant Paper Sumo Tournament in Yonezawa" Date and Time: Saturday, July 27, 2024, 13:30-17:00 Venue: Misawa Community Center Hall (992-0077, 1776-1 Yanasawa, Yonezawa City) Event Highlights: Dondoko! Giant Paper Sumo Tournament Finale with Live Connection to Uganda  

「The 42nd Yonezawa Beef Festival」 will be held on Saturday, September 14th! The 「Yonezawa Beef Festival」 is a major event where about 900 people gather at the Matsukawa Riverbank to enjoy the finest Yonezawa beef. From evening to night, attendees gather around charcoal grills under rows of tents, savoring the melt-in-your-mouth beef marbled with delicate fat. The festival, which started in 1980, aims to promote the consumption of Yonezawa beef, a representative of 「Yonezawa's Taste ABC,」 and to enhance its brand value. ※Yonezawa's Taste ABC: A is for apples, B is for beef, C is for carp. These are delicious local specialties from Yonezawa. Take this opportunity to enjoy the finest Yonezawa beef! Please note that participation tickets are available only in advance. Please check the following information for purchasing tickets. ◇ Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024 Reception: 4:00 PM, Opening: 5:00 PM, Closing: 7:00 PM ◇ Venue: Matsukawa Riverbank (East side of Yonezawa City Hospital) ◇ Participation Fee: Sukiyaki Set for 4 people: 14,000 yen (including tax) Sukiyaki Set for 2 people: 7,000 yen (including tax) ◇ Sukiyaki Set Contents: Highest-grade Yonezawa beef produced by livestock farmers in Yonezawa City (800g for 4 people set, 400g for 2 people set) Chinese cabbage, green onions, shirataki noodles, tofu, garland chrysanthemum, enoki mushrooms, maitake mushrooms, eggs, sukiyaki sauce, chopsticks, bowls Please note that the contents may change depending on the growth conditions of the vegetables. ◇ Ticket Sales: 【General Sales】 August 4th (Sun): 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Yonezawa City Hall 1st floor Citizen Hall August 5th (Mon): 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Yonezawa City Hall 2nd floor Agricultural Policy Section 【Internet Sales】 From 10:00 AM on August 4th (Sun): Please purchase from the Yonezawa Agricultural Festival website. ◇ Notes for Purchasing: Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis both at the City Hall and online. No refunds will be given after purchase. On the day of the Beef Festival, please bring your ticket to exchange for the set. ◇ Contact: Yonezawa City Hall Agricultural Policy Section 5-2-25 Kanaike, Yonezawa City, 992-8501 TEL: 0238-22-5111 (Extensions 4301, 4300)