18 Yamagata's Rose Haven Radica Sooknarine As the weather has gotten warmer, the peak of the rose season has reached Yamagata. Continuing for the next couple of weeks, you'll..
15 An Amazing Autumn Awaits in Akiu Radica Sooknarine It's autumn and that means cool weather and many opportunities for hiking and enjoying "koyo". One of the places I highly ..
19 The Sendai Astronomical Observatory Radica Sooknarine Astronomy enthusiasts will definitely enjoy the Sendai Astronomical Observatory with its impressive Cassegrain Telescope that is..
21 A Road Trip to Shiroishi Radica Sooknarine Shiroishi is bordered by Yamagata to the north and Fukushima to the west. In terms of historical significance, it was under the..
Shishi Odori at Kurihara City 2026 Mid Jun A Shishi Odori group comprises 8 dancers, with the leader at the center. Each performer is also a musician, holding a drum at waist..
24 Culture The Enchantment of Yamadera Radica Sooknarine Atop the mountain lies a place rich in history and marked by wondrous beauty.
11 Culture Johgi Nyorai Saihoji Temple Radica Sooknarine A look at the Jyogi Nyorai Saihoji Temple during winter and early spring. You can't say you've really seen a place until..
Activities Air Show at Rokkon Festival 2014 Radica Sooknarine Japan Air and Self-Defense Force air show opens the 2014 Rokkon Matsuri in the Yamagata Prefecture.