20 Traditional Yamadera Colours in Autumn Amber Mezbourian Atmospheric in every season, Yamadera is perhaps at its most beautiful in early November when the leaves turn a variety of rich..
Culture Yamadera Retro Hall Museum Justin Velgus Take a break from climbing those stairs for a free tea and history break.
Culture Audrey Hepburn Photo Exhibition 2020-2021 Nov 28th 2020 - Jan 22nd 2021 Past Event A special event at the Sakata City Museum of Art looks at Audrey Hepburn's life through photographs. Around 150 photographic..
38 Culture Hiking Yamadera Justin Velgus Risshakuji is a temple complex of the Tendai Sect in Yamagata Prefecture. Its temple buildings are built up and in the side of a..
10 Historical 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.
16 Festivals Kiddy Kabuki Janessa Landry Adorable children in Sakata, Yamagata put on a performance of iconic plays from traditional Kabuki stories. It is incredibly adorable..