Activities The Venus Line, Nagano Rey Waters A skyline drive along the Nagano Prefecture mountains. Hike the highlands, wetlands and ponds to scenic vistas.
Culture The Republic of Ezo Euan Prentis Goryokaku Park holds colourful cherry blossoms, calm open-grounds, and a powerful history as the former seat of the short-lived Republic of Ezo.
Culture The Battle of Sekigahara Chris Glenn The Battle of Sekigahara in modern day Gifu Prefecture, fought between East and West Japan on October 21, 1600, was history’s bloodiest and most decisive
Accommodation The Kurobe Kanko Hotel Jonathan Jahnke The Kurobe Kanko Hotel, in Omachi, Nagano, sits at the entrance of the Japanese Alps, making it perfect for hiking, trekking, winter sports, climbing,
Culture The Charms of Kichijoji Arlene Bastion Kichijoji is a charming town meriting its reputation as the place where most Japanese want to live.
Accommodation Experience Oarai: A Quiet Fishing Town Blessed by t... Joanna Ligon In Oarai, on the Ibaraki coast, that pace is set by the sea—steady and patient.
Culture Ancient Egypt: The Creation of the World 2021 Apr 17th - Jun 27th 2021 Past Event A special exhibition taking place at the Kyoto City Kyocera Museum is titled "Ancient Egypt - The Creation of the World".
Culture Moomin: The Art and the Story (Shizuoka) 2021 Jan 23rd - Mar 14th 2021 Past Event A special exhibition taking place at the Shizuoka Prefectural Museum of Art looks into the art and the story behind the Moomins, a popular cartoon created