Culture Shinichi Suzuki Memorial Hall Arlene Bastion One of the most famous of the contributors to Matsumoto's music heritage and fame is Dr. Shinichi Suzuki, founder of the Suzu...
7 Food Uoriki: Japanese Dining in Nagano Peter Sidell In the centre of Nagano city in central Japan, Uoriki is a friendly little place serving hearty, tasty and very affordable Ja...
Culture Road Trippin' Japan (Part Three) Wanda Bodnar Description of the Osaka to Tokyo leg of our recent campervan trip through Japan.
Culture Saiko-ji Temple in Nagano Peter Sidell In the middle of Nagano city in central Japan, Saiko-ji is an interesting, historical Buddhist temple. Here you can learn abo...
Culture War and Peace In Nagano Arlene Bastion A dramatic battle ground site adjacent to a peaceful, rambling park and a nonstop farmhouse walking trail.
Activities Starry Nights in Japan: Achi Village Geoff Day Achi Village was once recognized as the best place to see shining stars in in the Japan night skies by the Ministry of the En...
Culture “Your Name” Movie Real-life Location Tour Charlie Hua If you have watched "Your Name (Kimi no Na Wa)", the beautiful views and delicious-looking must have got your attention. Here...
Nightlife Snow Machine Hakuba 2025 John Blagys For the first time, a major music festival is coming to a Japanese ski field in the winter! Snow Machine is a 4 day music fes...
Activities Komagane, Nagano Prefecture Rey Waters Day trip from Tokyo area to Chuo Alps, Komagane. Spectacular wildflowers, wild monkeys, and mountain hiking.
12 Culture Inside Karasu-jo Elena Lisina Matsumoto Castle is one of Japan's five original standing castles. Its wood interior, darkened by time, is severe and functio...
