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The Charms of Yamagata Prefecture

The Charms of Yamagata Prefecture

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Yamagata invites you to take a step back and experience genuine connection with the people, the land, the culture and the history..

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The Spirit of Yamagata: a Virtual Journey

The Spirit of Yamagata: a Virtual Journey

Mar 13th 2021

Explore the Three Sacred Mountains of Dewa and learn about the ancient practices of Shugendo (the way of mountain worship) from..

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Seienkaku Residence

Seienkaku Residence

Alena Eckelmann

Sakata, a small town in the northwestern part of Honshu Island, has a rich merchant history that is revealed to the observant visitor..

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Shogi in Tendo City

Hannah Warren

The streets of Tendo are littered with shogi references to remind us that it is the biggest producer of shogi pieces in Japan.

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Blessing of the Yamabushi

Blessing of the Yamabushi

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After a traumatic injury at school, 12-year old Satoshi falls into emotionally difficult times. In an effort to figure out how she..

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Kurokawa Noh

Kurokawa Noh

Alena Eckelmann

Kurokawa, a small village near the mountains of Dewa Sanzan in Yamagata Prefecture, is preserving a 500-year-old tradition of Noh..

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