15 Outdoors 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 valley...
Activities Matsugaoka Alena Eckelmann Japan's Meiji Era (1867-) saw samurai lose their warrior jobs. Some 3,000 samurai of the Shonai Domain decided to swap their..
Sports & Fitness Montedio Yamagata Rashaad Jorden Montedio Yamagata is one of the few pro sports teams in Yamagata Prefecture.
Activities Dewa Sanzan Uncovered Justin Velgus Tsuruoka-city is located in Yamagata prefecture along. It is a historic town with several traditions and crafts it holds onto,..
Winter Sports Dondendaira Snow Park Alena Eckelmann Winter fun at Dondendaira Snow Park in Iide Town, Yamagata: snow mobile, banana boat and "Yuki-kon" match-making
Sports & Fitness 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.
9 Outdoors Picking Mountain Vegetables Tomoaki Sato Picking mountain vegetables for dinner? Sansai treasure hunting in the Yamagata mountains
Camping & Trekking Shirabu Hot Springs in Yamagata - 2 Sarah Chaney If you visit Shirabu Hot Springs, I highly recommend stopping by Tengen-dai Plateau.