Activities Mount Zao Mount Zao is a volcanic mountain located between Yamagata and Miyagi Prefectures in Tohoku, Japan. It is one of Tohoku's most...
Activities Temple Trekking Through Northern Yamagata Geoff Day Yamagata is famous for its mountain and seaside temples. Join us as we explore a few of our favorites and start your own jour...
15 Activities Yamadera by Evening Hannah Warren Yamadera is a lovely place anytime of the year, but on summer evenings you can take your time and watch the sun set over the ...
Activities Zao Ski Resort Alena Eckelmann Zao Ski Resort, snow monsters and great onsen, all just a Shinkansen ride away
Activities Taranokidai Ski Resort in Tsuruoka Rashaad Jorden Taranokidai is a popular ski resort in Yamagata Prefecture.
7 Activities Zao is Snow Monster Paradise Josef Diermair One ski place I like a lot is Zao. Located in the north, on the border between Yamagata Prefectureand Miyagi Prefecture, it's...
Activities Sakuranbo Marathon in Higashine Rashaad Jorden The Sakuranbo Marathon is a popular event in Higashine, and finishers are rewarded with a symbol of Yamagata prefecture.
Activities Kasedori Festival Celine Ong Kasedori Festival, or “Strawbird Festival”, is a unique yet bizarre Japanese event. Performers gather at Kaminoyama Castle dr...
Activities Shonai, Yamagata Prefecture Marion Aubert All you need to know for a long weekend getaway, have great food and discover another hidden part of Japan.
