The permanent exhibition at the Yamagata Prefectural Museum introduces the changes in nature and human activity from the formation of Yamagata Prefecture to the present day, through various fields such as geology, botany, zoology, archaeology, history, and folklore. In the first exhibition room, the rich natural changes and characteristics of Yamagata are explained through themes such as "The Formation of Yamagata," "Science of Forests," and "Yamagata's Warm Currents and Snow." In the second exhibition room, the focus is on the lives and culture of Yamagata's farmers, samurai, and townspeople, from "Dawn of Yamagata" to "Life and Heart of Rice Cultivation." In the third exhibition room, the modern culture and lifestyle of Yamagata, which is connected to the present day, is introduced through themes such as "Street Customs" and "Yamagata's Folk Toys." Additionally, the museum also displays rocks, minerals, and fossils, allowing visitors to experience the diversity of the earth's history and nature through actual specimens that appear in textbooks and field guides. The Yamagata Prefectural Museum is a place where you can experience the charm of the region as it introduces a wide range of Yamagata Prefecture's nature, history, and culture.
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