むかしたび

Tabi to Mukashi

About this app

"Mukashitabi" is an app that lets you enjoy folktales from Yamagata Prefecture in the local dialect.

Simply tap a pin on the map, and the folktale from that area will play in the local dialect. The stories, told in nostalgic language, may bring back memories of your childhood.

■ Included Areas (Yamagata Prefecture)
・Yamagata City / Tsuruoka City / Sakata City
・Tendo City / Yonezawa City / Nanyo City / Takahata Town

■ Features
・Folktale playback in dialect
・Display of dialect text and standard Japanese translation
・Sources and reference materials clearly indicated
・Simple and easy-to-use map UI

■ Recommended for:
・People from Yamagata Prefecture
・Those who want their children to hear the local dialect
・Those interested in Japanese regional culture and folktales
・Those who want to learn about Yamagata before returning home

Dialects are a disappearing culture. We hope this app will be an opportunity to pass on the language of your hometown to the next generation.