9 Culture The Takahashi Samurai House Peter Sidell In the historical castle town of Matsumoto in central Japan's Nagano prefecture, the Takahashi Residence is a restored samura...
16 Culture Daisho-ji Temple in Matsumoto Peter Sidell In the historical castle town of Matsumoto in central Japan's Nagano prefecture, Daisho-ji is an appealing Buddhist temple, h...
Culture Rokuzan Art Museum in Azumino Peter Sidell In the countryside near Matsumoto in centrtral Japan's Nagano prefecture, Rokuzan Art Museum is dedicated to the work of Mori...
12 Culture Seigan-ji Temple in Mariko Peter Sidell In the Mariko district of Shizuoka city in central Japan, Seigan-ji is an attractive Buddhist temple, with a eaceful atmosphe...
Transportation Yamanashi Prefectural Maglev Exhibition Center Jessica Korteman The Yamanashi Prefectural Maglev Exhibition Center showcases maglev technology—magnetic levitation—and introduces the Chuo Sh...
6 Food Little M Kim Bergström Little M is a new addition to the Niigata coffee scene. They have a range of different brews on offer, as well as baked goods...
Culture Oshino Ninja Village Kaisei Sun In Yamanashi prefecture lies Oshino Ninja Village (Oshino Shinobi-no-sato), a place where you can experience all things ninja.
6 Food Sarukurayama Brewery Kim Bergström The Sarukurayama Brewery was opened in July 2018 in Minamiuonuma, Niigata, and boasts a range of different brews. The premise...
Culture Japanese Ski Memorial Museum Avery Choi Joetsu city in Niigata Prefecture is the birthplace of skiing in Japan. Here at the Japanese Ski Memorial Museum, you get to ...
Culture A Day Trip to Obuse Avery Choi Obuse is a must-see destination easily accessed from Tokyo or Kanazawa. Discover a town full of chestnuts, Hokusai (Paintings...
