Surrounded by the sea and mountains, there is an abundance of seasonal seafood and mountain delicacies. There are many dishes that make use of these ingredients. On the inland side, rice grown in the clear waters of the Mogami River, garden crops such as chives and green onions, and wild vegetables and mushrooms are also actively cultivated.

In addition, Yamagata is a prefecture that eats ramen, so much so that it ranks first in ramen consumption. You can enjoy hot ramen and cold ramen in the summer. There are many soba restaurants scattered throughout the prefecture, and there are many unique soba restaurants in the area known as the Soba Kaido.

Yamagata Prefecture has many delicious local dishes. Here are some examples:

- Tama Konnyaku: A soul food of the people of Yamagata Prefecture, as the name suggests, three ball-shaped konnyaku are sold on a skewer.

- Yamagata Dashi: A local dish made with finely chopped summer vegetables and flavored vegetables.

- Fruits: Fruit cultivation such as cherries, La France(Pear), and watermelons is popular.

- Imoni: Yamagata prefecture’s signature autumn taste

- Chilled Ramen: A classic summer dish in Yamagata Prefecture

- Dadachamame: A type of edamame, it is known as the ``king of edamame'' due to its rich flavor and sweetness.

- Yonezawa Beef: A specialty of Yamagata Prefecture, which is made by carefully raising Kuroge Wagyu beef.

These are just a few examples; Yamagata Prefecture has many other delicious dishes. Details vary depending on each region and season, so please check the latest information before visiting.