Nov 20, 2025
What do you most associate with Yamanashi?
Today, November 20th, is Yamanashi Prefecture Day. So... when I say "Yamanashi Prefecture" what first comes to mind? I love reading people's answers to these type of questions! It's very interesting how sometimes we all think of something different, and sometimes the same! About Yamanashi Prefecture day; https://www.city-cost.com/blogs/BigfamJapan/GB7VA-living_yamanashi
Former nickname was "Saitama". Changed it to save confusion on place review posts! Irish, 20+ years in Japan! I also write on my personal website: insaitama.com
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on Nov 20
The first thing that came to mind for me was definitely Mount Fuji! In close second was peaches and grapes, since I know Yamanashi produces a lot of them. One of my favorite travel memories here is from a ryokan in Yamanashi called Konansou. It has really incredible views of Mount Fuji and the food was excellent, too!
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on Nov 20
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on Nov 20
@TonetoEdo I don't think I've tried any Yamanashi wine, but I can definitely see how they'd produce some good stuff since their grapes are top notch.
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on Nov 21
@genkidesu I'm starting to warm up to Japanese wine varieties and look out for Yamanashi wines. Here's some info from Yamanashi Prefecture - https://www.pref.yamanashi.jp/bishubiken/en/wine.html
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on Nov 22
@TonetoEdo 90 wineries in the region! I had no idea how big the scale of their wine production was.
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on Nov 22
@genkidesu I've tried a few low-priced wines produced in Japan. They're super-fruity. I'll see if there are any Yamanashi wines at my local and review them.
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on Nov 23
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