Yamagata Safflower - Expedition Japan

Yamagata Safflower, also known as "Benibana" is the symbolic flower of Yamagata Prefecture and is ingrained deeply in Yamagata culture.

The Safflower of Yamagata's Mogami River Basin

A Mountain Temple's Safflower Culture (Yamagata Pref.)

Yamagata Archives - Expedition Japan

Japan Heritage Site Yamadera and Safflower Experience

Benibana (safflower) Dyeing, Nitta Yonezawa

Home - Expedition Japan

Home - Expedition Japan

Yesterday's Yamagata is Today's Travel Treasure - Japan Journeys

Experiences - Expedition Japan

Experiences - Expedition Japan

Celebrating the flower of Okegawa: the benibana safflower festival

Gochisosama, Yamagata: A Japanese Travelogue

Yamagata Hanagasa Festival - Expedition Japan

History - Expedition Japan