Tendo City in Yamagata; town of Shogi, Japanese chess

Tendo City is called a Shogi's town (Shogi is Japanese chess).
There are some things related to Shogi, such as Shogi museum or event.
Surprisingly, mate problems are displayed on the road, utility pole and so on.

 

In fact, more than 90 percent of Shogi pieces are made in Tendo city.

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Furthermore, you can play shogi for free at Tendo shogi interaction class near Tendo station
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There are many spring inn and many sightseeing spots in Tendo.
If you have time in Japan, I can recommend you to visit there.

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