Culture Ishidan Marathon at Mount Haguro 2024 Rashaad Jorden The Ishidan Marathon is an event held in Haguro that takes runners to the summit of Mount Haguro.
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 gues...
Culture Mount Haguro Alena Eckelmann Mount Haguro is considered sacred by followers of Japan’s Shinto religion and of Shugendo, an ancient Japanese tradition of m...
Culture Wara Craft Master Saito-san Alena Eckelmann Watching a wara (rice straw) craftsman produce sandals and boots like in the old days
Culture Kaikoji Temple Justin Velgus The Kaikoji Temple in Sakata, Yamagata Prefecture houses two of the legendary living mummies. These former priests mummified ...
