Japanese Satoya Sweets Laura Welch Ask a Japanese person about Yamagata, and they are almost certain to talk... Satoya is a Yamagata-based sweet shop that sells both Japanese- and Western-style
Japanese Soba Restaurant Shinkyobo Laura Welch Rustic, handmade soba, available even during the off-season at Yamadera, Yamagata.
Japanese Ippuku-ya: a Hidden Gem in Kaneyama Amber Mezbourian Ippuku-ya is a reminder of how special dining in Yamagata can be.
Food Tomitaya Zao Onsen Hannah Warren Unlike most of Japan, lamb is popular in this part of Yamagata, and it is almost always eaten barbeque style.
Food Chikeiken Farmers' Restaurant Alena Eckelmann Shonai is a fertile plain in Yamagata Prefecture that stretches out between
Food Jour Faste Alena Eckelmann Just a 2 minute walk will take you to this no-frills restaurant in the city
Japanese Papa Yakisoba [Closed] Laura Welch The 20-minute walk from Yamagata station will help whet your appetite!