Culture Takahashi Setsuro Art Museum Peter Sidell In the countryside of Azumino, near Matsumoto in central Japan, Takahashi Setsuro Art Museum is a charming little art museum, dedicated..
Culture Takaoka Lacquerware Alena Eckelmann Japanese lacquerware, or Shikki, has gained popularity around the world. Takaoka is one of Japan's famous lacquerware production..
14 Culture Hotaka-jinja Shrine in Azumino Peter Sidell In the countryside of Azumino, near Matsumoto in central Japan's Nagano prefecture, Hotaka-jinja is a spacious Shinto shrine..
Accommodation Umi Akari: Relaxed Toyama Bay Hotel Alena Eckelmann Spacious rooms, onsen and gorgeous seafood dinners, what else can you want from your accommodation? This all and more you will get..
Food Bistro Kotsuna Seta in Matsumoto Peter Sidell In Matsumoto in Japan's Nagano prefecture, Bistro Kotsuna Seta offers excellent French-Japanese fusion cuisine at very affordable..
Area Takaoka Takaoka is a popular stop in Toyama Prefecture due to its proximity to the Gokayama historic villages. The city has a rich history in the metal industry and is also home to one of Japan's..
Culture The Craft Makers of Okazaki Amanda Ho Many cities in Japan have their own history and art culture, and Okazaki in Aichi prefecture is no exception. Some of Okazaki's..
