Culture The Mummy of Dainichibo Temple Alena Eckelmann The Dewa Sanzan area is a mystical land of mountain ascentics and of "living Buddhas"- monks who mummified themselves in orde...
Food Somaro in Sakata City Alena Eckelmann If you ever want to be entertained by some maiko (apprentice geisha) while eating lunch, make your way to Somaro in Sakata City.
Culture Seienkaku Residence Alena Eckelmann Sakata, a small town in the northwestern part of Honshu Island, has a rich merchant history that is revealed to the observant...
Culture The Ken Domon Museum of Photography Alena Eckelmann Ken Domon was one of Japan's best known photographers for 'news photography' His entire collection comprises 70,000 images, o...
10 Ostriches of Asahi Town, Yamagata Justin Velgus Nearly 50 ostriches call Asahi Town, Yamagata home. Visitors can view the ostriches for free and also sample ostrich meat ser...
Area Tendo Christie Petrakopoulou If you are a permanent resident of a big city then you start appreciating little getaways in the countryside. Considering tha...
Food Ichian Soba Restaurant Christie Petrakopoulou Ichian Soba Restaurant: Tasty soba in Tendō city, Yamagata Prefecture.
Activities Yamadera: Temple in the Clouds Stefanus Husin Visiting mountain temples in Yamagata prefecture
Nightlife Mega Crayon: Karaoke and Buffet Laura Welch Part of a chain based in the Tohoku area, this value-for-money karaoke experience is unique. Located in a multi-story car par...
Food Soba Restaurant Shinkyobo Laura Welch Rustic, handmade soba, available even during the off-season at Yamadera, Yamagata.
