Shopping Kasafuku Doll Paradise Alena Eckelmann The Sanno Club in Sakata City is an exquisitely preserved building that gives a glimpse into rich merchants’ nightly pursuits ..
9 Activities River Pilgrimage along Kumano River Alena Eckelmann Riding down the fast currents of Kumano River in a traditional boat, just like the Kumano Kodo pilgrims in the old days
10 Activities Yumiharidaira Snowshoe Trekking Alena Eckelmann At the foot of Mount Gassan, snowshoe trekking with an experienced guide is available from January to May.
Area Yamagata City Yamagata City and Yamagata Prefecture share the same name: "mountain shape". Yamagata City is surrounded by mountains indeed and its main attractions are actually to be found in these mountains..
12 Culture Hollander Slope in Nagasaki Alena Eckelmann Hollander slope in Nagasaki; Western-style houses of former foreign settlers
Culture Wara Craft Master Saito-san Alena Eckelmann Watching a wara (rice straw) craftsman produce sandals and boots like in the old days
9 Culture Chikeiken's Hidden Treasures Alena Eckelmann Chikeiken farmers' restaurant is home to a hatori weaving master cultivating her craft on cold winter days after serving guests..
