Activities Cherry Season in Yamagata Bridget Ye Yamagata is famous for its juicy, sweet, and glossy cherries, and the prefecture is responsible for approximately 70% of Japan..
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.
Activities One Day Exploring Sakata, Yamagata Julie Sergent Prepare your backpack, and get ready for more adventure! Marvel at the surprises you'll find in the city of Sakata, Yamagata..
Activities Shirabu Hot Springs in Yamagata - 2 Sarah Chaney If you visit Shirabu Hot Springs, I highly recommend stopping by Tengen-dai Plateau.
Culture The Charms of Yamagata Prefecture Featured Yamagata invites you to take a step back and experience genuine connection with the people, the land, the culture and the history..
12 Activities Zao Snow Monsters 2015 Justin Velgus Even with a warm 2015 winter, the Zao "Snow Monsters" returned to the delight or skiiers and tourists.
6 Shirabu Hot Springs in Yamagata - 1 Sarah Chaney Visiting a hot spring that has been in business for over 700 years. Considered a secluded and little-known place, I visited Shirabu..
24 The Snow Monsters of Zao Radica Sooknarine The Snow Monsters of Zao are a major wintertime tourist attraction in Yamagata Prefecture.