
Nagano Lantern Festival, a week of lanterns on display along the road to Zenkoji, finished off with Zenkoji itself lit up in brilliant..
The Iiyama Snow Festival has been running for four decades now, and was originally born from the idea of trying to revitalize this..
A special winter event brings the beauty of digital art to Matsumoto Castle, with a variety of stunning projection mapping displays..
There are secrets in the forest of Karuizawa. One of them involves an Englishman, his Japanese wife and their seven year old boy...
St. Cousair, an award-winning winery located in northern Nagano Prefecture’s town of Iizuna, is a delightful spot to relax, en..
It has been said that Togakushi is the birthplace of soba. So why not go with the best of them all: the centuries-old, family-run..
Shibu Onsen in Nagano Prefecture is a lovely onsen town in a gorgeous natural area. But it also has something more to offer - 9..
Nothing beats a long day exploring the classic wooden architecture of Narai. Unless its staying in one of its oldest and most well..
Koshinzuka is a charming minshuku - or traditional Japanese inn - near Tsumago on the Nakasendo in the Kiso Valley.
Driving on Route 292 around Gunma's Kusatsu Onsen offers stunning views as well as interesting places like the highest point..
I visited a knife and blade maker in Shinanomachi to see how he forges his traditional craft's products. It was both fascinating..
In Yudanaka in Japan's Nagano prefecture, Hotel Housei is a welcoming traditional onsen hotel. It's the perfect place to..