Culture Japan Sea Cold Cod Festival 2025 Late Jan Cold cod soup or dongara jiru is a popular winter dish in the Shonai region of Yamagata Prefecture, and the Japan Sea Cold Cod Festival..
Culture Sightseeing in Yonezawa Tom Roseveare As a castle town, Yonezawa in southern Yamagata was once home to the Uesugi clan, but is more commonly known for its delicacie..
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 location..
Historical Tohoku's Four Temple Pilgrimage Ashley Cox Retrace the steps of Matsuo Basho and collect stamps through Tohoku's Four Temple Pilgrimage.
Culture Ishidan Marathon at Mount Haguro 2024 Late Oct The Ishidan Marathon is an event held in Haguro that takes runners to the summit of Mount Haguro.
Culture Things to Do in Tsuruoka City Tom Roseveare Designated a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy in 2014, Tsuruoka can be proud of having a diverse food culture thanks to the blessings..
Festivals Yamagata Snow Festival 2025 Late Jan Yamagata hosts a winter festival on the first weekend of February 2017.
Culture Tendo Sakura Matsuri Celine Ong Known for the famous Ningen Shogi (Human Chess) event, the Tendo Sakura Matsuri is an annual spring festival held in Tendo Cit..