9 Historical Byakui Dai Kannon Aline Laborde Just 25 minutes by JR bus from Takasaki Station and Metropolitan Hotel Takasaki, you will find a gigantic, white statue of Bya..
Festivals Takasaki Park Hollie Mantle A stunning park in the center of Takasaki city, and the number one place for a hanami party.
10 Arts & Crafts 100 Year Stone Making Experience Aline Laborde Once it emerges from the onsen water, the stone’s surface has completely eroded away except for the area covered in paint, lea..
12 Historical A Day in Kusatsu Hannah Morse The hot springs town of Kusatsu is a definite multi-day trip, if you want to slow down and take in all the sights. Here are some..
6 Festivals Kusatsu Matsuri C. Rio On two occasions, I have had the pleasure of not only attending, but participating in one of the best matsuri (summer festivals)..
11 Gardens & Parks Tsukiyono Yaze Shinsui Koen Rufus Starbuck Tsukiyono Yaze Shinsui Koen is a road station in Minakami that is home to the ruins of a Jomon Period settlement.
Culture Gunma Power Spot Haruna Shrine Cathy Cawood Haruna Shrine dates back to 586 AD, and the oldest cedar here is thought to be 1200 years old. The shrine is considered a power..
Historical Smiling Raccoon Dogs Akio Negishi Have you ever seen smiling raccoon dogs? They are very popular and familiar in Japanese culture from the ancient time, and you can..