Activities Sakura Season at Komoro Castle Park Kim Bergström From around Early to mid-April each year, the Komoro Castle Park is home to a sakura festival to celebrate the beauty of around..
Food Coffee House Shaker in Karuizawa Alicia Akiyama Coffee House Shaker is a homey cafe that offers Japanese comfort foods. Located in Naka-Karuizawa, it is a secret spot for Karuizawa..
Culture Blades of Shinanomachi Nathan Eden I visited a knife and blade maker in Shinanomachi to see how he forges his traditional craft's products. It was both fascinating..
Accommodation The Bathhouses of Shibu Onsen Linka Wade Shibu Onsen in Nagano Prefecture is a lovely onsen town in a gorgeous natural area. But it also has something more to offer - 9..
Food Eloise Cafe in Karuizawa Alicia Akiyama Eloise Cafe is rich in history, having transformed from a youth camp and music hall into a popular cafe. This peaceful and modest..
Activities Spring in Ikeda Town Featured The small town of Ikeda is less than 200 kilometers from Tokyo. The area has been called one of Japan's most beautiful villages...
Activities Kamikochi – The Japanese Alps Geraldine Buergel Useful information on the Mt. Yakedake hike as a day-trip including a brief description of the trail as well as the infrastructure..
Food Healthy Penguin Cafe Kim Bergström Matsumoto is Nagano Prefecture's second-largest city. If you're visiting as a vegetarian or vegan (or if you just love delicious..
