Skiing at Shiga Kogen
Nagano is inarguably best known for its status as a world-class winter sports destination. And it is with that in mind that my friend and I took the 90-minute Shinkansen from Tokyo for a quick ski weekend.
February 28, 2016
Area: Chubu (Page6)｜Taiken Japan
The Chubu area is the central part of Japan and includes eight prefectures: Aichi, Fukui, Gifu, Ishikawa, Nagano, Niigata, Shizuoka, Toyama and Yamanashi. The area is famous for its mountain resorts, and for Mount Fuji.
ALL 253Ishikawa 14Shizuoka 34Gifu 57Nagano 44Toyama 5Niigata 22Yamanashi 26Aichi 56Fukui 1
Tracking Dinosaurs in Nagano
It is not unheard of to travel to Nagano to see the Snow Monkeys stewing in the local hot springs or onsen, or to head to Zenkouji temple, but the throng of dinosaur statues in the Dinosaur park leading up to the Chausuyama zoo may just have trumped the lot.
February 24, 2016
Ume Viewing Sites in Nagoya
This year’s winter is about to be over very soon. According to the Lunar calendar, Japan’s spring has already started. Plum blossoms are the very first flowers that are blooming in every spring to welcome the season of flowers pampered by the cool breeze.
February 20, 2016
10 Famous Buddha Statues in Japan
Buddhism has been inherited all the way from India through China, Korea, Thailand etc. and reached Japan hundreds of years ago. As we travel through Japan, we could see the influence of the Buddhism and its culture throughout the country.
AttractionsKansaiChubuTohokuKyushuKanto
February 17, 2016
The Year of the Snow Monkey: Jigokudani Monkey Park
Located within the larger Joshin'etsu National Park, inside of Nagano Prefecture, Jigokudani Yaen-koen is seen by many as one of the must-see locations of Japan itself. 'Hell's Valley Wild Monkey Park' as it is translated, is so called because of the steep cliffs and hot water springs that erupt in the area.
February 10, 2016
The Adorable Kuma Café
I know myself pretty well and I can certainly say that I am not the sugary cute type. Well, there may be different ways to define what cute is but let us take a more general (if not stereotypical) image: pink, fluffy, colorful, tiny, etc.
February 5, 2016
Little World: Inuyama
Little World is an open air museum, spanning over 1,230,000 square meters. It has 33 reconstructed traditional buildings, including houses, of 22 countries.
February 4, 2016
A Trip to Mount Norikura
Mount Norikura, located at the border of Nagano and Gifu prefectures, is a snowy mountain area with the famous beautiful snow walls. Mount Norikura is the third tallest volcano of Japan and one of the tallest mountains of the Northern Alps ranges.
EventsAttractionsNatureGifuNagano
January 27, 2016
The Top 5 Places to Visit in Nagano in Winter
In the Chubu region, lies the mountainous prefecture of Nagano known to be the home of the 1998 Winter Olympics. During summer, spring or fall, it is the paradise for hikers, whether professional or beginners, and nature lovers because of the thrill its picturesque mountains and landscapes gives. But during winter, it transforms into a haven of winter sports enthusiasts who thirst for deep powder snow and adrenaline rush!
January 26, 2016
Touring the Mangaka Hometown: Niigata City
Though Niigata might seem like a total unknown compared to the rest of Japan, it's a diamond in the rough for those who are truly into anime and manga culture.
January 22, 2016
Dan-ramen - Elegant Ramen Dining
Dan-ramen opened my eyes to shops like these that break away from the stereotypical ramen shop image, and I hope you can find a shop similar to have a great date—ramen-nights at too!
January 22, 2016
Pet Friendly Japan
Travelling with a pet can sometimes limit your options so it is important to plan.
AttractionsNatureNaganoKanagawa
January 20, 2016
Izu’s Ebisu-jima Island: The Natural Side of Shimoda’s History
The quiet, historic town of Shimoda, tucked into the mountains along the southeast coast of Shizuoka’s Izu Peninsula, is best known for its connection to Admiral Perry and his American Black Ships. But while there is no shortage of man-made interest here in this tiny port town, the rugged beauty of the rocky coast is what stands out to many who come.
January 20, 2016
Gorgeous Lakes in Japan
Do you ever go to any lakes in your own country? Many people prefer to go to the beach or to go hiking rather than to go to a lake. Summer should be beach, isn’t it? I also had the same thinking before, until I discovered these gorgeous lakes that Japan has. So, let’s learn more about the lakes in Japan that will make you want to see them for real!
NatureAttractionsYamanashiShizuokaShigaKanagawa
January 13, 2016
Takayama – The Old Town with Good Food
Takayama is a city near the Hida Region in the Gifu Prefecture. It acts as the gateway to the nearby World Heritage site, Shirakawa-go.
AttractionsFood & DrinkNatureGifu
January 9, 2016
Hadaka Matsuri – Where Brave Men Tread
Hadaka Matsuri is a celebration to test men’s vitality and courage and is believed to bring bountiful harvest, prosperity and fertility.
January 3, 2016
Snow and Ramen – The Ultimate Combination
Here in Minami Uonuma City, the snow piles up as high as 2 meters during winter season. That is as tall as a professional American basketball player!
December 14, 2015
