Culture Tendo Ningen Shogi 2025 Celine Ong Tendo Ningen Shogi is a “Human Chess” event that occurs every April in the city of Tendo, Yamagata. Set under rows of bloomin...
14 Culture Samurai Experience with Abe Faction Saber Way Tom Roseveare Join samurai champion, Yoshihiro Abe, in this interactive workshop, The Samurai Experience, in Yamagata city.
Culture Japan Sea Cold Cod Festival 2025 Kim Cold cod soup or dongara jiru is a popular winter dish in the Shonai region of Yamagata Prefecture, and the Japan Sea Cold Co...
Culture Yutagawa Onsen Plum Festival 2025 Kim The Yamagata hot springs town of Yutagawa Onsen has many good reasons to visit, and if you're a flower lover the Yutagawa Ons...
Culture Yamadera Retro Hall Museum Justin Velgus Take a break from climbing those stairs for a free tea and history break.
Culture Conquering Yamadera in Winter Brian Takahashi Yamadera is a location of a mountain temple. Climb to the top and view the entire valley below. Get detailed direction to the...
Culture Tsuruoka's Historic Sites Arlene Bastion Tsuruoka's history makes it an interesting place. Better still, there's nothing touristy about it.
Culture Uesugi Shrine Kim Uesugi Shrine is located in Yonezawa, Yamagata, and pays respect to Uesugi Kenshin, known as one of the most most powerful da...
Culture Maiko Performance in Sakata Luca De Pasquale A great chance to visit an authentic Japanese teahouse in Yamagata Prefecture. The maiko dance is also accompained by a shami...
Culture Sightseeing in Yonezawa Tom Roseveare As a castle town, Yonezawa in southern Yamagata was once home to the Uesugi clan, but is more commonly known for its delicaci...
