Culture Hiking Up to Yamadera Eric Thompson An enjoyable day trip to the historical mountain temple of Yamadera.
14 Culture Samurai Experience with Abe Faction Saber Way Tom Roseveare Join samurai champion, Yoshihiro Abe, in this interactive workshop, The Samurai Experience, in Yamagata city.
15 Museums Yamagata Prefecture Local Museum Febry Fawzi Yamagata city is a former castle town that now turn into a beautiful city in Southwest Kanto region, home to the Bunshokan, or..
Museums The Ken Domon Museum of Photography Alena Eckelmann Ken Domon was one of Japan's best known photographers for 'news photography' His entire collection comprises 70,000..
Culture The Maiko of Somaro Teahouse Bridget Ye Welcome to the Somaro Teahouse in Sakata. Explore the interior of a beautiful teahouse, learn about the history of geisha in Sakata,..
10 Arts & Crafts Shogi Time at Tendo Town Alena Eckelmann Shogi Time at Tendo Town.Painting a shogi piece as lucky charm
15 Traditional Kaneyama Seasons Amber Mezbourian Kaneyama is a small town in Yamagata where life has remained unchanged for generations. Its four distinct seasons mean there is..
Culture Tsuruoka Park Rashaad Jorden Tsuruoka Park is a lovely place for a cherry blossom-viewing party.