10 Camping & Trekking Kamikochi: Hiking near Takayama Amber Echevarria A great place to spend a day or two if you're interested in hiking. For beginners and experts alike: a great place to see beautiful..
Activities Jigokudani Yaen Koen in Nagano Elena Lisina My trip to Jigokudani Yaen Koen in Nagano via public transporation and staying at a ryokan
Outdoors Starry Nights in Japan: Achi Village Featured Achi Village was once recognized as the best place to see shining stars in in the Japan night skies by the Ministry of the Environment...
Outdoors Spring in Ikeda Town Featured The small town of Ikeda is less than 200 kilometers from Tokyo. The area has been called one of Japan's most beautiful villages...
Activities Sakura Season at Komoro Castle Park Kim From around Early to mid-April each year, the Komoro Castle Park is home to a sakura festival to celebrate the beauty of around..
Activities Conservation of Asian Black Bears Noro Randria Picchio center in Karuizawa city, Nagano prefecture, has a wildlife research center with a team dedicated to the protection of..
Activities Free Ride World Tour 2019: Hakuba 2019 Jan 19th - 26th 2019 Past Event The Free Ride World Tour is coming to Hakuba in 2019! The first stop of the prestigious backcountry competition will be held between..
Sports & Fitness Happo-one Winter Resort Andrew Kehoe Happo-one is one of the premier resorts of Japan with deep snow and a beautiful view from the summit. It was once the sight of..