Food Somaro in Sakata City Alena Eckelmann If you ever want to be entertained by some maiko (apprentice geisha) while eating lunch, make your way to Somaro in Sakata City.
Japanese Sou Sou - Soba Time Travel Amber Mezbourian Sou Sou, in Kaneyama, is no ordinary soba restaurant. Step inside and you'll feel as though you've been transported back..
Japanese Satoya Sweets Laura Welch Japanese- and Western-style, handmade sweets, made with techniques passed down through generations of the Sato family. There's..
14 Food Shojiya-The Art of Making Soba Alena Eckelmann The art of making soba at Shojiya restaurant in Yamagata City
10 Food Espresso Cafe Sandro Bernardinello An old cargo train carriage turned in a cafe. A lovely atmosphere and great coffee in this location in Yamagata City.
Japanese Ippuku-ya: a Hidden Gem in Kaneyama Amber Mezbourian In a prefecture renowned for the quality of its produce, it's easy to become complacent about food. Ippuku-ya is a reminder..
Food Takahata Winery Anna van Dyk Tired of sake? Why not get acquainted with Japan's fine selection of wines during a visit to the Takahata Winery.
Food Chikeiken Farmers' Restaurant Alena Eckelmann Chikeiken Farmers' Restaurant. Authentic food in a rustic farmhouse