Culture The Joy of the Demitasse Cup (Gunma) 2021 Kim Bergström A special exhibition taking place at the Gunma Prefectural Museum of Modern Art looks at the joy and beauty of the demitasse ...
Activities Ikaho Green Farm Rufus Starbuck Ikaho Green Bokujo offers the chance to check out the sights, sounds and especially the smells of a working farm. Located on ...
Activities On top of Omine-san C. Rio What this short section of the Snow Country Trail lacks in size, it makes up for in beauty.
Activities Azumaya-san C. Rio This small section can de done in a short afternoon hike (as an out-an-back), or made into a longer thru-hike by joining up w...
Activities Walking in the Shadow of Tanigawa C. Rio This section of the Snow Country Trail follows the old Route 291. In its heyday, this was one of the main trade routes from ...
Culture Kondo Sake Brewery Akio Negishi Visiting a sake brewery is a good way to discover the brewing process and stories behind Japan's favorite alcohol.
Activities The Snow Country Trail Rufus Starbuck A 280 kilometer hiking trail that loops around the Snow Country area crossing into Niigata, Gunma and Nagano.
A Very Special Soba Restaurant Cathy Cawood Watch soba noodles being made as you enjoy your meal at Wahei Soba Restaurant in Kusatsu Onsen Town.
Activities Joshuyuno Lake Dorothee Tsunoda Go to Joshuyuno Lake following a great alternative route to Kusatsu or Chatsubomi-goke Moss Park. It is an interesting place ...
Culture Yumeji Takehisa's Bijin-ga and Modern Design 2021 Kim Bergström Aspecial exhibition taking place at the Gunma Museum of Art looks at the works of Yumeji Takehisa (1884 - 1934), a Japanese p...
Culture Takumi no Sato traditional village Brian Sherlock Takumi no Sato is a traditional village formerly known as Niiharu. It is an area where you can try your hand at paper making,...
Food Café Restaurant Yama-Boushi Akio Negishi Genuine food, a nice view, and a friendly shop owner; you can get them all at cafe restaurant Yama-Boushi.
Activities Swan Lake Akio Negishi One of the best places to see the sunset is in Tatebayashi city, Gunma. It is called Tatara-numa, now it becomes the place to...
Food Lovely Italian: Restaurant Calma Akio Negishi Lovely Italian restaurant Calma offers great fresh pasta, and it's good for family and couples. The value set includes seaso...
Culture Akagi Shrine Akio Negishi Akagi Shrine is a well-known sightseeing spot where you can take in 4 seasons of nature's delights.
