Culture Yamadera: The Temple in the Mountain Alena Eckelmann Yamadera - "temple in the mountain" - fully lives up to its name: famous haiku poet Basho penned a poem here in praise of the place...
Culture Exploring Yamagata the Basho Way Alena Eckelmann Matsuo Basho, an Edo Era Japanese haiku poet (1644-1694) undertook a five-month journey, mainly on foot, to the north of Japan.
Beauty & Spa Ringo Apple Onsen Justin Velgus The Ringo Onsen (りんご温泉) is a hot spring attraction in Asahi Town, Yamagata Prefecture. It features an indoor and outdoor ..
9 Activities Viewing the Sendai Illumination Hiroko Maruya Hikari no Pageant (an illumination festival) has started. Let's watch the moment of lighting!
Transportation Driving with Times Car Rental Featured Times Car Rental is a nationwide car rental service. With professional service and English booking, it is one convenient optio..
6 Majestic Mountains in Tohoku Takako Sakamoto Two majestic mountain ranges and a crater lake that changes color inTohoku: the Zao Mountains and the Azuma Mountains. Drive scenic..
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