Food Yamagata: Food Guide Farah Bassyouni Yamagata is called the “Food Kingdom” of Japan, and for good reason. If you’re looking for warm, wholesome dishes that feel li..
Culture Breathless on Mount Haguro Arlene Bastion The tiring walk up Haguro to reach Sanjin Gosaiden goes through ancient cedar forests and provide mental stamina, but the Shrine..
Uesugi Snow Lantern Festival 2026 Early Feb Held on the second weekend of February each year, the Uesugi Snow Lantern Festival sees Matsugasaki Park and its surrounds decorated..
Culture Tsuruoka's Zenpoji Arlene Bastion Zenpoji's plain wood structures beautifully highlight its complex carvings of flora and fauna. Its tradition of a dualistic..
Culture Millennium Corridor 2025 Late Oct - Late Nov From late October until early December, one of the Tohoku region's most popular winter illumination events is set to take place...
Culture Blessing of the Yamabushi Featured After a traumatic injury at school, 12-year old Satoshi falls into emotionally difficult times. In an effort to figure out how she..
Activities Lake Takadate, Tsuruoka Arlene Bastion A beautiful place of two lakes where peace is a natural part of the scenery.
Food Tendo City Nabe Battle 2025 Late Nov Now in its 27th year, the Tendo City Nabe Battle is held every winter and sees numerous restaurants fight it out – peacefully ..