Culture A Day Trip to Obuse Avery Choi Obuse is a must-see destination easily accessed from Tokyo or Kanazawa. Discover a town full of chestnuts, Hokusai (Paintings by..
Culture Matsumoto Frog Festival Jun 22nd - Jun 23rd Matsumoto's Frog Festival only happens two days every year. Make sure to catch it while it's here!
Culture Jigokudani Monkey Park 4 (1 Review) Jigokudani is famous for its hot spring-loving macaque monkeys. It’s the only place in the world where wild monkeys bathe in hot springs. Located at..
Culture Nagano - Togakushi Day Trip Vicky Amin Make a day trip escape off the beaten track to Togakushi in Nagano, where many of Japan's authentic customs are preserved.
Anime & Manga “Your Name” Movie Real-life Location Tour Featured If you have watched "Your Name (Kimi no Na Wa)", the beautiful views and delicious-looking must have got your attention. Here in..
Culture Nagano Ebisukō Fireworks Festival Monday - Nov 23rd If you think fireworks festivals in Japan are only typical of the summer, then you should visit Nagano around the end of Novem..
Museums The Original Matsumoto Castle Leslie Taylor Matsumoto Castle in Nagano Prefecture is not only one of Japan's most beautiful castles, but it is also one of the few originals,..
Festivals Lantern Festival in Nozawa Onsen Sep 8th - Sep 9th Nozawa Holidays are hosting guests over the weekend of the 8th and 9th of September for the autumn lantern festival. The festival..