Mountains and the people of Yamagata
How the mountains (Yama) make (Gata) the man
The Shonai region of Yamagata has two peaks that tower over the rest: the 1984m Gassan to the south, and the 2236m Chokai-san to the north. Then, the Sea of Japan lies to the west.
However, if you are to cross Gassan and enter inland Yamagata, this time the mountains surround you 360 degrees. There are still some mountains that tower over other…
