Culture Spring Festa at Alps Azumino National Park 2025 Kim Bergström While spring in Japan might immediately evoke visions of cherry blossoms, they're not the only flowers that can be enjoyed at...
Culture Takamori Kannon-do Sakura Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The Takamori Kannon-do Sakura Festival is held when the blossoms on the grounds are at their best, and along with the floral ...
Culture National Snow Mountain Thanksgiving Festival 2025 Kim Bergström Every December, winter sports fans and nature lovers head to Kurumayama Shrine in Nagano Prefecture for the National Snow Mou...
6 Activities The Nakasendō: A Journey Through History Alessio Pompeo This article discusses a historic route that connected Kyoto to Edo (present-day Tokyo): the Nakasendō
Accommodation Wellness Travel in Japan’s Northern Alps Veronica Carnevale Take a break from your everyday routine with a healing retreat in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture. Here, cultural heritage, boun...
Activities Shinshu Azumino Half Marathon 2025 Kim Bergström The Shinshu Azumino Half Marathon is now in its 10th year, and it's an event that showcases the area's beautiful surroundings...
Culture Hakuba Summer Festival 2025 Kim Bergström The Hakuba Summer Festival has been running for over three decades now, and it includes a variety of fun activities to enjoy ...
Karuizawa Half Marathon 2025 Kim Bergström The resort town of Karuizawa in Nagano is a popular destination for various outdoor recreation pursuits, from cycling to skii...
Culture Komagane's Cedar Shrines Arlene Bastion Komagane's Kozenji and Omiya Isuzu Shrines exemplify how sacred cedars can augment a shrine's already holy atmosphere.
Accommodation ROKA Luxury Apartments Japan Travel As you make your way from Nagano Station to the steep inclines leading you to the small ski resort town of Hakuba, the landsc...
