Area Dewa Sanzan Japan Travel The Dewa Sanzan are the three sacred peaks of Yamagata, representing birth, death and rebirth. For centuries, pilgrims have w...
Celebrating the Freedom of Restraint in Tsuruoka Aude Beaumond Celebrating the Freedom of Restraint in Tsuruoka Savoring devotion to truly local cuisine
Culture Conquering Yamadera in Winter Brian Takahashi Yamadera is a location of a mountain temple. Climb to the top and view the entire valley below. Get detailed direction to the...
Culture Yamagata Snow Festival Mandy Bartok Yamagata hosts a winter festival on the first weekend of February 2017.
Yamagata Top 10 Attractions Tom Roseveare Make sure these Top 10 places in Yamagata Prefecture have a place in your next Japan itinerary.
Food Takahata Winery Anna van Dyk Tired of sake? Why not get acquainted with Japan's fine selection of wines during a visit to the Takahata Winery.
Culture The Maiko of Somaro Teahouse Bridget Ye Welcome to the Somaro Teahouse in Sakata. Explore the interior of a beautiful teahouse, learn about the history of geisha in ...
Beauty & Spa Ringo Apple Onsen Justin Velgus The Ringo Onsen (りんご温泉) is a hot spring attraction in Asahi Town, Yamagata Prefecture. It features an indoor and outdoor...
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...
6 Majestic Mountains in Tohoku Yasuhiro Mori Two majestic mountain ranges and a crater lake that changes color inTohoku: the Zao Mountains and the Azuma Mountains. Drive ...
