Yamagata Renaissance Project
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Memories That Sheep Carry Genghis Khan in Zao Onsen
- JAPAN / 2024 / 13 min
Director: Fuse Kaho
Zao Onsen in Yamagata City is said to be one of the birthplaces of Genghis Khan. Why was lamb meat eaten in this place where sheep farming was once popular? The taste of “Zao Onsen Genghis Khan” has been handed down from generation to generation, and in 2022, it was recognized as a “100-year food” by the Agency for Cultural Affairs. While tracing its history, we explore the thoughts and feelings of the people who have lived together with Genghis Khan.