38 Culture Hiking Yamadera Justin Velgus Risshakuji is a temple complex of the Tendai Sect in Yamagata Prefecture. Its temple buildings are built up and in the side of a..
Culture Kurokawa Noh Performance Alena Eckelmann Kurokawa Noh: 500 years of tradition and excellence of Japan's traditional theatrical performance set in a small village in..
15 Culture Kaneyama Seasons Amber Mezbourian Kaneyama is a small town in Yamagata where life has remained unchanged for generations. Its four distinct seasons mean there is..
Culture Hiking Up to Yamadera Eric Thompson An enjoyable day trip to the historical mountain temple of Yamadera.
Activities Dondendaira Snow Park Alena Eckelmann Winter fun at Dondendaira Snow Park in Iide Town, Yamagata: snow mobile, banana boat and "Yuki-kon" match-making