9 Shopping Takahashi Ameya Avery Choi Takahashi Magozaemon first opened its door in 1624 and has been selling traditional Japanese confectioneries on the streets of Joetsu for the last three
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Culture Nagano Olympic Museum Kim Bergström The medals are uniquely Japanese in that they feature maki-e, a type of
Activities Iris Festival and Global Food Square 2026 Early Jun along the scenic, waterside route will receive a prize (while supplies last