A base facility in Yamagata, a creative city where new excitement is born

Yamagata City is a city that attracts attention in the field of film and art, hosting the ''Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival'' and the ''Michinooku Art Festival Yamagata Biennale,'' and has been certified as a member of the UNESCO Creative City in the film field. Q1, located in the Nanokamachi area, opened in 2022 as a base facility for the Creative City Yamagata. The building is a renovated former Yamagata City Daiichi Elementary School, which has been designated as a nationally registered tangible cultural property. The building has unique tenants such as an art gallery, general store, apparel shop, and cafe, as well as rental spaces and shared offices. Events such as marches and workshops are held regularly, creating a lively atmosphere throughout the city. Please stop by to find new and exciting encounters.