Culture Inside the Kamakura Daibutsu Cordelia Ding If so, it must mean that you will visit the Daibutsu, or the Great Buddha.
7 Activities Beneath the Great Volcano Reynald Ventura Fujisan has been quietly keeping some kind of jewels --- there are tons of blocks of ice resting underneath the sleeping volcano.
Culture The Wonders of Toyama Rey Waters Discovering Toyama, a city with much to offer without the large crowds.
Food The Best Udon Ever Cathy Cawood Thick udon noodles in delicious rich meat soup from Nikuju no Nantetsu will be the best udon you ever tasted!
13 Culture Sawara after the Rain Vicky Amin Visiting on a clear day would take you back to the relaxed atmosphere of... old Japan, but after the rain would be a thousand times better.
Transportation The New Nagano Station Robert Grey Over the past couple of decades, the Nagano Station area has undergone significant changes and improvements and in 2015, the biggest change finally was
9 Culture The Takahashi Samurai House Peter Sidell In the historical castle town of Matsumoto in central Japan's Nagano prefecture, the Takahashi Residence is a restored samurai house dating back to the
Culture The Power of Sumo Sleiman Azizi The national sport of Japan, Sumo is both sport and ancient tradition. Brief, intense bouts are embellished with captivating rituals.
