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Yamagata in Winter 13

Yamagata in Winter

Amber Mezbourian

With winter comes the opportunity to experience a different side to life in Yamagata. Snow festivals, winter sports and onsen are..

Yamagata 2
Iwakura Cherry Blossom Festival 2026

Iwakura Cherry Blossom Festival 2026

Late Mar - Early Apr

From late March to early April each year, the banks of the Gojo River in Iwakura come alive with the color of 1400 cherry trees..

Aichi 1 Free Entry
Tanigawadake in Winter 6

Tanigawadake in Winter

C. Rio

Of all the seasons to climb Tanigawadake, winter is certainly the most dangerous and difficult, but also the most rewarding.

Niigata 1
Gunkanjima

Gunkanjima

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Officially known as Hashima, Gunkanjima (軍艦島, “Battleship Island”) flourished as a coal mining community, starting in 1890. The coal mine closed ..

Nagasaki