The entrance of the Denkoku Mori will be displaying a memorial to the “Ruins of Tateyama Castle” until Tuesday September the 27 th . These ruins were only discovered in March of this year – please come have a look!

Lifelong Study Yonezawa Yozan University Kimono wearing classroom for men! Aimed at men, this Kimono wearing classroom will take place 3 times. Why not take the chance to wear a Kimono for yourself? Dates: Tuesday 14 th May, Saturday 11 th June, Saturday 9 th July Time: 1pm ~ 5pm For Male participants Fee: 1,000 yen Location: Fujiwa Building 1 st Floor Meeting Room 10 person Limit Applications: Yonezawa Textile Association Draperies Division Phone: 23-3525 * For more information please contact.

Opening Day: Thursday 21 st of April 2016 10:00 (After safety checks)             *This road will be unavaible for use between the hours of 17:00~07:00 until mid-may: Full Opening: Friday 13 th May 2016 For enquiries: Okitama Prefectual Government Office Construction Department Roadworks Division: TEL 0238-26-6000 Nishi Azuma Sky Valley is a 20 km mountain road spanning from Shirabu Onsen to Urabandai. From Shirabu Onsen to Urabandai it takes roughly 40 minutes and is a wonderful driving course to witness Yonezawa’s beautiful scenery.

With this year’s unseasonably warm winter behind us and spring well underway there may be some who wish to start mountain climbing. If you’re planning on mountain climbing now or in golden week please keep in mind that due to changes in air pressure and unpredictable weather this period can be especially prevalent for accidents and injuries. To avoid accidents take special care when planning your routes and be especially careful while climbing.

The Special Display ‘Uesugi Kagekatsu; The Counselor’ is now on display. During the Sengoku Period where rival lords fought out for dominance until the period of unity across the whole of Japan there was one very special man present. Kagekatsu. This display focuses on introducing the role Kagekatsu took administratively which built the foundations of the Uesugi Clan’s position within the Yonezawa Domain.   Also ‘A national Treasure – Uesugi Folding Screen Art’ will also be available to see at the same time. Said to have been given from Oda Nobunaga to Uesugi Kenshin in the year 1574 and then handed down through the generations of the Uesugi Clan. A marvelous picture of the capital depicting the outside and inside of the city, the four seasons and those living within the city. There are also lectures and workshops available to participate in.   `Uesugi Kagekatsu: The Counselor’ Display Period: Saturday 16 th April ~ Sunday 19 th June 2016 First Display:  Saturday 16 th April ~ Sunday 15 th May Second Display: Saturday 21 st May ~ Sunday 19 th June During the period of Monday 16 th May until Friday 20 th the display will change – during this period only the general display will be available to view . Closed: Wednesday 25 th May   Prices: (Groups consist of over 20 people)  General: 620 Yen   (Group 490 Yen)   High School Student: 400 yen  (Group 320 Yen)   Elementary/ Junior High School Student: 250 Yen (Group 200 Yen)   More Information: The 5 th of May is ‘Children’s Day’ – as such, elementary, junior high and high school students can enter exhibits for free. Please enquire at the Information Desk/Window for more information on the day.