Culture Blessing of the Yamabushi Featured After a traumatic injury at school, 12-year old Satoshi falls into emotionally difficult times. In an effort to figure out how she..
Culture Tendo Tower Hannah Warren From soba to shogi, Tendo Tower offers plenty of ways to entertain you for a day.
Museums Basho Memorial Hall Museum Laura Welch The temple at Yamadera isn't all there is to see - give your body a rest and let your mind learn about Japan's most famous..
Culture In Search of the Sakai Daimyo in Tsuruoka City Alena Eckelmann The Sakai, a samurai clan that originated in the 14thcentury, became chief retainers to the Shoguns of the Tokugawa Clan. The Sakai..
Culture The Beauty and Charm of Yamagata Niaya Harper Yamagata Prefecture prides itself on its distinctive four seasons and is blessed with an abundance of nature and delicious foo..
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 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..
25 Street & Urban Yamagata City Tour Hannah Warren The cheapest way to see Yamagata City; a ¥300 all day bus pass!