Culture Tsuruoka's Historic Sites Arlene Bastion Tsuruoka is a pretty and peaceful town in Yamagata Prefecture made interesting... The Cake Shop Kimuraya was founded in 1887, Yamagata's first bakery
Culture Uesugi Shrine Kim Uesugi Shrine is located in Yonezawa, Yamagata, and pays respect to Uesugi Kenshin, known as one of the most most powerful daimyos (feudal lords) of the
Culture Maiko Performance in Sakata Luca De Pasquale A great chance to visit an authentic Japanese teahouse in Yamagata Prefecture. The maiko dance is also accompained by a shamisen player.
Culture Millennium Corridor 2024 Late Oct - Late Nov An illumination event at Yamagata's Ginzan Onsen Ginzan Onsen
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 delicacies in the modern era – particularly
Culture The Uesugi Clan Elena Lisina At the time of Uesugi, Niigata was not yet a city, but the Uesugi Clan... In that small city, you'll find the Uesugi Museum, the Uesugi Clan
Culture Blessing of the Yamabushi Featured ancient bus, which departed only four to five times a day, left Tsuruoka City... monks of Dewa Sanzan, which was a 3-mountain power spot in the middle of Yamagata
Historical Tohoku's Four Temple Pilgrimage Ashley Cox The temples that are included in the pilgrimage are: Yamadera (山寺) in Yamagata