Activities Yamagata Christmas Market 2025 Dec 12th - Dec 25th Before Yamagata's snow wonderland goes into full effect, kick off the holiday season with Yamagata’s first Christmas market.
Planning Ginzan Onsen Caps Visitor Numbers This Winter Kim Bergström Nov 26, 2024 In efforts to try and keep the charm of the town intact, Ginzan Onsen will implement visitor number caps at certain times of the..
Culture Yutagawa Onsen Plum Festival 2026 Late Mar The Yamagata hot springs town of Yutagawa Onsen has many good reasons to visit, and if you're a flower lover the Yutagawa Onsen..
Culture Japan Sea Cold Cod Festival 2026 Sunday - Jan 18th Cold cod soup or dongara jiru is a popular winter dish in the Shonai region of Yamagata Prefecture, and the Japan Sea Cold Cod Festival..
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..