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Yamagata Bunshokan Yoga Event 2026 to be Held, Featuring Collaboration Between Miyagi and Yamagata Ambassadors

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Published May 25, 2026 11:38 PM ・ Updated Jun 14, 2026 12:03 AM ・ 5 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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On June 28, 2026, a special collaborative yoga event will be held at the Bunshokan museum in Yamagata Prefecture, led by Yoga Design Lab ambassadors Yayoi Saito of Yamagata and Yukari Watanabe of Miyagi.
This marks the second year for the inter-regional exchange event, which will also feature special guest instructor Yuki Sato from Miyagi.
Attendees will receive an exclusive Japan-limited tote bag, with chances to win prizes such as yoga mats in a lottery.

On June 28, 2026, a special collaborative yoga event will be held at the Bunshokan museum in Yamagata Prefecture, led by Yoga Design Lab ambassadors Yayoi Saito of Yamagata and Yukari Watanabe of Miyagi. This marks the second year for the inter-regional exchange event, which will also feature special guest instructor Yuki Sato from Miyagi. Attendees will receive an exclusive Japan-limited tote bag, with chances to win prizes such as yoga mats in a lottery.

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000183.000036525.html Distributor: PR TIMES
Published: May 25, 2026

It has been announced that a collaborative event led by Yoga Design Lab ambassadors Yayoi Saito (representing Yamagata) and Yukari Watanabe (representing Miyagi) will be held on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the Yamagata Prefectural Museum "Bunshokan."

Continuing from last year, this special yoga event aims to connect Miyagi and Yamagata prefectures. This year, it will also feature special guest instructor Yuki Sato from Miyagi, who will lead a special class.

Instructor Profiles

- **Yayoi Saito (Yoga Design Lab Ambassador, Yamagata Representative)**: After qualifying as a Pilates instructor in 2007 and studying lymphatic care, she completed RYT200. She now runs 'kokokara yoga,' focusing on yoga, Pilates, and myofascial release, and is dedicated to providing lessons that support the physical and mental well-being of people in their 50s.

- **Yukari Watanabe (Yoga Design Lab Ambassador, Miyagi Representative)**: A yoga and Pilates instructor based in Sendai City. She is involved with sports teams and children's training schools, working to expand the potential of yoga in various settings.

- **Yuki Sato (Special Guest)**: Representative of 'plus yoga.' Drawing from her own experiences with illness, she advocates for building a body that allows one to enjoy life regardless of age or physical changes. She combines yoga, Pilates, and Tai Chi to support the health of those in their 40s to 70s, a time when mind and body are often in flux.

2025 Event Recap Last year's event at the Bunshokan drew over 80 participants. They spent a special time tuning their minds and bodies in the historic space, fostering new connections that transcended regional boundaries.

Participant Benefits - All participants will receive an exclusive, not-for-sale Yoga Design Lab Japan-limited tote bag (100 available). - A total of 6 popular Yoga Design Lab yoga mats (valued at ¥12,000-¥15,500 each) will be given away in a lottery during the lessons. - A total of 6 new Smartshake stainless steel bottles will also be given away via lottery. - A special discount coupon code will be provided exclusively for participants.

A Yoga Design Lab booth is also scheduled to be on-site.

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Source: PR TIMES
Category: Event
Organizations: Yoga Design Lab / Smartshake / kokokara yoga

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FAQ

When and where will the 'Yamagata Bunkakakukan Yoga Event 2026' be held?

It will be held on June 28, 2026 (Sunday) at the Yamagata Prefectural Museum 'Bunkakakukan'.

Who are the main instructors for this yoga event?

The main instructors are Yayoi Saito, the Yoga Design Lab Ambassador and representative of Yamagata Prefecture, and Yuka Watanabe, the representative of Miyagi Prefecture. Additionally, Yuki Sato, the representative of plus yoga, will also be a special guest.

What benefits do event participants receive?

All participants will receive a Japan-exclusive Yoga Design Lab tote bag. Additionally, there will be a lottery for Yoga Design Lab yoga mats (6 mats) and Smartshake stainless steel bottles (6 bottles) during each class. Participants will also receive exclusive discount coupons.

What is the purpose of this event?

The event aims to expand new circles of interaction beyond regions, connecting Miyagi and Yamagata Prefectures as a special yoga event following the previous year.

What are the instructors' areas of expertise?

Yayoi Saito specializes in yoga, Pilates, and fascia release. Yuka Watanabe focuses on yoga and Pilates. Yuki Sato combines yoga, Pilates, and Tai Chi in her instruction.

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