Museums Sankyo Rice Warehouses Alena Eckelmann The heritage of Sakata City in Yamagata Prefecture tells the stories of rich rice merchants and of poor day laborers in rice warehouses...
Culture Tsuruoka Park Rashaad Jorden Tsuruoka Park is a lovely place for a cherry blossom-viewing party.
Museums The Ken Domon Museum of Photography Alena Eckelmann Ken Domon was one of Japan's best known photographers for 'news photography' His entire collection comprises 70,000..
Culture Tsuruoka's Historic Sites Arlene Bastion Tsuruoka's history makes it an interesting place. Better still, there's nothing touristy about it.
Culture Yamadera: The Temple in the Mountain Alena Eckelmann Yamadera - "temple in the mountain" - fully lives up to its name: famous haiku poet Basho penned a poem here in praise of the place...
Culture Hiking Up to Yamadera Eric Thompson An enjoyable day trip to the historical mountain temple of Yamadera.
14 Culture Yamadera in Winter Alena Eckelmann Yamadera in Winter. Scenic beauty of a mountain temple in snow and ice
10 Arts & Crafts Shogi Time at Tendo Town Alena Eckelmann Shogi Time at Tendo Town.Painting a shogi piece as lucky charm