Museums The Old Abumiya Residence Alena Eckelmann Sakata, a small town in the northwestern part of Honshu Island, has a rich merchant history. The "Band of 36", a group of powerful..
Culture Breathless on Mount Haguro Arlene Bastion The tiring walk up Haguro to reach Sanjin Gosaiden goes through ancient cedar forests and provide mental stamina, but the Shrine..
12 Museums Homma Museum Hannah Warren A large Japanese house and garden in Sakata, with a museum of local art attached.
Museums On the Movie Set of “Okuribito” Alena Eckelmann "Okuribito" (Departures) won the Best Foreign Language Oscar in 2009. The main movie set, the NK Agent's office, is now open..
Culture A Summer Day in Yamagata City Sandro Bernardinello The unique experience of shaping yourself clay into a cup; incredibly kind people; good food and a slower pace living. Welcome to..
25 Street & Urban Yamagata City Tour Hannah Warren The cheapest way to see Yamagata City; a ¥300 all day bus pass!
Culture Tendo Tower Hannah Warren From soba to shogi, Tendo Tower offers plenty of ways to entertain you for a day.