Culture A Monument to Minamoto no Yoritomo Elena Lisina The equestrian statue at Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha is dedicated to Minamoto no Yoritomo. Commemorating his hunt in 1193, the shrine..
Activities Fuji Rock Festival - 2019 Jerome Lee Fuji Rock Festival 2019 took place at Naeba Ski Resort, from 26th to 28th July 2019.
Food Ezumiya Michael B Perfect for both any sized group (a lone patron or a large party), Ezumiya offers flavors representative of all of Japan from Hokkaido..
Explore Niigata Using the JR EAST PASS Featured The Northward Golden Route spans across Saitama, Gunma, and Niigata prefectures. From terraced rice fields to the Sea of Japan,..
8 Activities Honai Park Kim Bergström Honai Park in Sanjo, Niigata, has a free greenhouse packed full of tropical plants including hibiscus, coffee, mango and pineapple..
7 Food Uoriki: Japanese Dining in Nagano Peter Sidell In the centre of Nagano city in central Japan, Uoriki is a friendly little place serving hearty, tasty and very affordable Japanese..
Culture Shichi-Fuku-Jin Sculptures in Ito Elena Lisina The names and description of the Shichi-Fuku-Jin or the Seven Gods of Good Luck that are popular in Japan, particularly before the..
