Tendo is a town in Yamagata where it is home of Shogi, a Japanese board game resembling chess. Shogi consists of chess pieces made from wood that have Kanji characters written in glossy black paint. Almost all shogi pieces in Japan are made in Tendo and when you visit this town, have a go at painting your personalized shogi chess piece. Choose your favorite kanji character and create your own lucky shogi charm.
Best time to visit: All seasons
