Food Al Ché-cciano in Tsuruoka Alena Eckelmann "Yamagata-style Italian cuisine" has become a brand name amongst food connoisseurs in Japan, and Al-che-cciano restaurant in ...
Accommodation Zao Shiko Hotel in Zao Onsen Alena Eckelmann Zao Shiko Hotel. onsen and ski slopes nearby. Excellent service by English-speaking staff
Shopping Honcho Pickles in Tsuruoka Alena Eckelmann Pickles with over 100 years of tradition at Honcho pickles factory in Tsuruoka
Culture Kuromori Children's Kabuki Justin Velgus Every February, the talented children of Kuromori perform a rare shrine kabuki show in the snow. The practice has continued m...
Beauty & Spa Zao Onsen - Realm of the Juhyo Katherine Moore Ride the Mount Zao ropeway to its peak and stand in awe at the brilliant white and magical presence of Japan's 'Snow Monsters...
Activities Taranokidai Ski Resort in Tsuruoka Rashaad Jorden Taranokidai is a popular ski resort in Yamagata Prefecture.
Accommodation Fujiya Ginzan Ryokan Clifford Bernstein The Fujiya Ginzan is a modern architectural accomplishment in a centuries old ryokan, breathing new life into a traditionally...
Culture Fireworks Festival in Tsuruoka Rashaad Jorden The Akagawa fireworks festival in Tsuruoka is a big celebration that attracts thousands of onlookers.
Culture Yamabushi Walking on Dewa Sanzan Alena Eckelmann Shugendo (literally the “way of testing and training”) is a mountain religion unique to Japan. Its practitioners are referred...
