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  1. Yamagata: Communing with the Living and the Dead

    Journeys in Japan. Japan's indigenous belief called Shinto worships 8 million deities. Its imported Buddhism addresses the afterlife. Throughout the ages, people have turned to different gods for ...

  2. Yamagata: Heartland of Wood Architecture

    Yamagata Prefecture, some 300 kilometers north of Tokyo, is a mountainous region. ... On this episode of Journeys in Japan, American architect James Lambiasi visits a hot spring resort where the ...

  3. With Isabella Bird

    Broadcast on October 30, 2023 / Available until March 31, 2025. Transcript. British explorer and writer Isabella Bird arrived in Japan in 1878, a mere 10 years after the country opened its doors ...

  4. "Journeys in Japan" Yamagata: Heartland of Wood Architecture (TV ...

    Yamagata: Heartland of Wood Architecture: Directed by Tatsuya Onishi. With Cedric Blattner, Hikari Kawasaki Blattner, James Lambiasi, Bill Sullivan.

  5. Journeys in Japan

    Yamagata Prefecture, some 300 kilometers north of Tokyo, is a mountainous region. Around 70% of its land covered by forests and to this day it boasts a long tradition of using that wood in its buildings. On this episode of Journeys in Japan, American architect James Lambiasi visits a hot spring resort where the main street is lined with hotels ...

  6. The Ultimate Yamagata Travel Guide

    Of course, you can use my Yamagata travel guide during the spring and autumn as well. Yamagata city itself has a number of amazing sakura destinations, to say nothing of how worthwhile an excursion Sakata city is (assuming you don't stay there overnight). Yamadera temple, meanwhile, is probably at its most resplendent during the autumn ...

  7. Yamagata City and Prefecture travel guide

    The journey from Tokyo to Yamagata City takes around 2 hours and 45 minutes on the Yamagata Shinkansen line. Book your Japan Rail Pass now. What to do in Yamagata City. There are plenty of reasons to visit Yamagata City itself. It might not be the most well-known place in Japan, but Yamagata has various noteworthy landmarks to visit and events ...

  8. Five Days in Yamagata Prefecture

    Shukubo pilgrim lodges such as Daishinbo are purpose-built accommodation for those making a pilgrimage to the Dewa Sanzan area of Yamagata. Staying at Daishinbo is an apt and fitting start to your journey in Yamagata and sets the scene for the days ahead. Day 2 Yamabushi Guided Walk of Mount Haguro

  9. Yamagata Guide: Things to do, Place to go, Famous Food,

    Yamagata Prefecture is situated on the Sea of Japan side of Tohoku. It is full of splendid natural sceneries, including mountains such as Zao and the Mogami River, which runs through the whole prefecture. Yamagata is also famous for its production of cherries, which account for 70% of the national production.

  10. "Journeys in Japan" Yamagata: Communing with the Living and the Dead

    Yamagata: Communing with the Living and the Dead: With Kanoa, Bill Sullivan.

  11. 3-day itinerary in Yamagata, Japan (without a car)

    11:00am — 3:00pm. Sakata, Yamagata. After washing up and checking out of our hotel, we head north to the city of Sakata for a quick daytrip. Taking the Uetsu local line, a 1-way trip costs about ...

  12. Yesterday's Yamagata is Today's Travel Treasure

    Yamagata is famous throughout Japan for its sake, and rightfully so — it's both extremely mountainous and a rice-producing region, meaning a ready supply of pristine mineral-rich water and delicious rice for making great sake. Booze fiends and casual drinkers alike will love exploring the world of Yamagata's sake.

  13. Yamagata Guide: Things to do in Yamagata

    Located in the Tohoku region and bordering the Sea of Japan, Yamagata Prefecture (山形県, Yamagata-ken) is filled with beautiful natural landscapes. Risshaku-ji, or Yama-dera, is a temple famous for its magnificent view after a 1,000-step climb to get to the top, while the five-storey pagoda at Mount Haguro (part of the Dewa Sanzan Mountains) is also a must-see destination for tourists.

  14. Holy Mountains, Hiking, and Museums: 8 Things To Do in Yamagata

    Bonus: 'Meet' Poet Matsuo Basho Statues along the Yamadera path. Yamadera is also famous for a visit by the famous Japanese haiku poet Matsuo Basho in the late 1600s. On his famous journey to Japan's deep north he stopped off at the temple and composed one of his most well-known haiku there, about the silence and stillness of the surrounding area.

  15. Journeys in Japan "Yamagata: Heartland of Wood Architecture" was

    Journeys in Japan "Yamagata: Heartland of Wood Architecture" was broadcast on NHK WORLD-JAPAN. 2024.07.18

  16. Yamagata: Travel guide

    Yamagata Prefecture is located in Tohoku, on the northwest coast of Honshu. Largely rural and agricultural, it is a verdant prefecture with numerous national parks and fruit farms. Renowned for its snowy winters, ski resorts and "snow monsters" (snow covered trees), it's also a must-see destination for its spa villages and outdoor onsen. Rooted in tradition, the Yamagata region abounds in ...

  17. 15 Best Places to Visit in Yamagata Prefecture

    Yamagata Prefecture is an isolated mountainous land in Japan's northern Tohoku region. Despite being one of Japan's less-visited destinations, Yamagata is full of attractions, including the Ghibli-like hot spring village Ginzan Onsen, the skiing mecca Zao Onsen, the spiritual Dewa Sanzan mountains, and the incredibly well-preserved Sankyo Soko Storehouses. Foodies can also revel in gourmet ...

  18. Experience the Spiritual Sanctuaries of Yamagata

    Dewa Sanzan Pilgrimage Trek with Yamabushi. The sacred mountains of Dewa Sanzan are synonymous with Yamagata Prefecture. Ascend the steps of Mount Haguro with yamabushi (traditional pilgrim guides) and finish at the peak which hosts the stunning Dewa Sanzan Shrine which completes this journey of spiritual awakening and rebirth. Book related tour.

  19. 38 Fun Things to Do in Yamagata: Must-Visit Spots ...

    Uncover the best of Japan's nature-rich, deeply spiritual Yamagata region with our ultimate list of sightseeing spots, experiences, local food, and shopping, all separated by season! Yamagata is an off-the-beaten-track region of Japan profuse with pristine nature, towering mountains, and top-class cuisine. It is also a spiritual hub with a legacy of mountain worship stretching back to ...

  20. Yamagata, Japan: Uncovering a journey through Japan's Land of ...

    #japan #yamagata #travelguide #japantravel Welcome to our Yamagata Japan travel guide! In this video, we'll take you on a virtual tour of this picturesque re...

  21. Ultimate Guide to the Yamagata Shinkansen

    Good to know: The Tōhoku Area Pass is one of the regional rail passes available to foreign residents of Japan. Stations of interest on the Yamagata Shinkansen Fukushima Station. Fukushima station is in Fukushima City, the capital of Fukushima Prefecture.You may know of Fukushima due to the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, which caused a meltdown at a nuclear power plant in the prefecture.

  22. Heavy rain in northern Japan triggers floods and landslides, forcing

    A road is flooded after a heavy rain in Sakata, Yamagata prefecture, northern Japan Friday, July 26, 2024. Heavy rain hit northern Japan Thursday, triggering floods and landslides, disrupting ...

  23. Yamagata Top Attractions

    It enjoys a commanding location on a mountaintop outside of Yamagata City. The temple was visited by famous haiku poet Matsuo Basho on his journey to Japan's northern reaches, and is still visited today by modern pilgrims, nearly all of whom make the 1,100 step climb to enjoy the stunning views from the top.

  24. Three missing, 4,000 evacuated as heavy rains in Japan trigger floods

    In Yamagata prefecture, over 10 centimeters (4 inches) of rain fell within an hour in the towns of Yuza and Sakata. The heavy rain prompted the evacuation of more than 4,000 residents to shelters ...

  25. Highest-level rain warning issued for Japan's Yamagata Prefecture again

    Japan's meteorological agency has issued another heavy rain emergency warning for parts of Yamagata Prefecture in the northeast of the country. It covers the cities of Sakata and Shinjo, the towns ...

  26. Heavy Rain In Northern Japan Triggers Floods, Landslides, Forcing

    The Japan Meteorological Agency issued emergency warnings of heavy rain for several municipalities in the Yamagata and Akita prefecture, where warm and humid air was flowing. A Updated on: 26 July ...