An icy winter has transformed the tall trees of the ... across the Zao mountain range straddling the border between Yamagata and Miyagi prefectures. According to the Zao Ropeway, snow monsters ...
Akita, Yamagata and Niigata prefectures are known for their bitterly cold winter weather, with very heavy snowfall. In the old days, the people living in these areas developed warm textiles to ...
TSURUOKA, Yamagata -- Fishing of "kandara" cod, a winter delicacy representing the Shonai region of northern Japan's Yamagata Prefecture, is in full swing, with large catches exceeding 10 ...
The tranquil Oyamakami Pond and Oyamashita Pond on the outskirts of Tsuruoka City in northern Japan's Yamagata Prefecture have become a winter haven for swans. Each October, thousands of swans ...
Iichi Marumo started competing in his late 80s, after a life spent farming, publishing poetry and volunteering to fly in a ...
The region’s breathtaking winter scenery, including “monsters ... “travel experiences rising in popularity.” Top-ranked Yamagata Prefecture saw a 1.94-fold increase in bookings compared ...