Food The Main Ingredients in Japan Elena Lisina temperature and such water is found in mountain rivers in prefectures like Nagano
7 Culture Autumn Leaves of Daigo-ji Temple Takako Sakamoto Daigo-ji Temple is one of the famous spots for cherry blossom viewing in Kyoto, but also has a reputation for beautiful autumn leaves...
11 Activities Legendary Niko-buchi, a Hidden Gem Takako Sakamoto The miraculously pure water of the "Niko-buchi" and its "Niyodo Blue" color soothed me. The best time to appreciate the brilliance..
Activities Farmer's Market at UNU Mandy Bartok neighboring prefectures but some traveling in from as far away as Iwate and Nagano
Accommodation APA Myoko Resort Niigata Prefecture Rey Waters is accessible from Tokyo via the Hokuriku Shinkansen (bullet Train) to Nagano
12 Culture Ako: Castle of the 47 Samurai Sandra Isaka Ako Castle, completed in 1648, is known for its association with the feudal lord, Naganori Asano, whose death was avenged by 47 of his samurai - one of
Culture Getting Lost in Kamakura Celine Ong go straight to Hokokuji Temple - Kamakura’s version of the Arashiyama Sagano
Culture Being a Ninja in Togakushi Kenny King Hin Choi The Togakushi plateau in Nagano prefecture shrines is hidden deep in the