16 Festivals Kiddy Kabuki Janessa Landry Adorable children in Sakata, Yamagata put on a performance of iconic plays from traditional Kabuki stories.
Festivals Kurokawa Noh Performance Alena Eckelmann Kurokawa Noh: 500 years of tradition and excellence of Japan's traditional theatrical performance set in a small village in Yamagata Prefecture
Historical Kaikoji Temple Justin Velgus The Kaikoji Temple in Sakata, Yamagata Prefecture houses two of the legendary living mummies.
Culture Kuromori Children's Kabuki Justin Velgus Every February outside Sakata, a major city of Yamagata Prefecture is the
20 Traditional Yamadera Colours in Autumn Amber Mezbourian An autumnal visit to Yamagata's famous mountain temple
Culture Dewa Sanzan Sacred Mountain Alena Eckelmann Mountain worship, such as that performed in Yamagata's Dewa Sanzan, has a long tradition in Japan, a country that is 70% covered by mountains and forests
Culture The Mummy of Dainichibo Temple Alena Eckelmann so-called "Living Buddhas" that can be found in temples in the Yamagata
Museums Basho Memorial Hall Museum Laura Welch five months traveling around Tohoku, spending a good amount of time in Yamagata