Historical Zenkoji Gokaicho Robert Grey Zenkoji Gokaicho, a once in seven years event that draws crowds of people to the city.
Entertainment Unique Things To Do in Suwa Featured We take a look at some of the more bizarre locations in and around the Suwa area of the city including hot springs, freshwater eel..
Culture Komagane's Cedar Shrines Arlene Bastion Komagane's Kozenji and Omiya Isuzu Shrines exemplify how sacred cedars can augment a shrine's already holy atmosphere.
Culture Blades of Shinanomachi Nathan Eden I visited a knife and blade maker in Shinanomachi to see how he forges his traditional craft's products. It was both fascinating..
16 Arts & Crafts Matsumoto Crafts Elena Lisina Samples of crafts such as oshie dolls popular in Matsumoto city.
Culture A Day of Weddings in Karuizawa Noro Randria Dozens of couples gathered in the Hoshino Area in Karuizawa with friends and family to tie the knot at Karuizawa Kogen Church ..
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,..
9 Street & Urban Nakamachi-dori street, Matsumoto JJ Walsh High quality, traditional craft shops, beautifully decorated in the style of old storehouses line this side street. A great way..