Mogami Yoshiaki was the ruling lord of Yamagata around 400 years ago.
He is the one who planned and built the city of Yamagata.

He did so much so the people of Yamagata could live peaceful and happy lives!

　・Planned the city of Yamagata around 400 years ago.
　
　・Built Yamagata Castle (Today's Kajō Park includes the area that was inside the two central moats)

　・Built the surrounding castle town including present day Nanoka-machi and Tōka-machi,
　the foundation for the city of Yamagata. Started the January 10th New Year's Market

　・Made possible rich rice harvests in the Shōnai area

　・Made possible safe navigation of the Mogami River

　・Considerately lowered taxes on farmers, trades and crafts people

　・Supported temples and shrines

　・Brought styles and trends from cities like Kyoto and Osaka to Yamagata

　・Developed the prosperous cultivation of beni-bana safflowers used for dyeing