Yamagata Safflower, also known as "Benibana" is the symbolic flower of Yamagata Prefecture and is ingrained deeply in Yamagata culture.
Yamagata Prefecture (Travel guide) - Let's travel around Japan!
The Benibana Museum (The Safflower Museum)
Yamagata Safflower - Expedition Japan
Yamagata Safflower - Expedition Japan
Celebrating the flower of Okegawa: the benibana safflower festival
A Mountain Temple's Safflower Culture (Yamagata Pref.)
Safflower Field of Takase (Yamagata) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos) - Tripadvisor
Blog - Expedition Japan
Yesterday's Yamagata is Today's Travel Treasure - Japan Journeys
Japan Heritage Site Yamadera and Safflower Experience
Yamagata Prefecturee, Rice and Regional Culture, Rice Library
Celebrating the flower of Okegawa: the benibana safflower festival
The Safflower of Yamagata's Mogami River Basin