Culture Keith Haring: Chaos and Hope Kim The Nakamura Keith Haring Collection Museum opened in Yamanashi Prefecture in 2007, and to celebrate its 15th anniversary a s...
Activities Shosenkyo Gorge Chichibu Tama Kai National Park Rey Waters Kofu: Spectacular Shosenkyo Gorge, rich history, excellent museums, tasty local food and wines. Gem stone capital of Japan an...
Activities Vistas of Mt. Fuji and Retro Town Walking Tour Cathy Cawood Guided walking tour in Fujiyoshida: two iconic Mount Fuji views, making decorative sushi rolls, a visit to a wonderful tea sh...
Activities Scenes From a Walk Along Arakawa River Reynald Ventura To be able to film the burning red momijis in the wind was a first experience. Dancing red leaves in the autumn breeze and wa...
11 Activities The Momijis of Shosenkyo Reynald Ventura Taking advantage of the government’s Go to Travel Campaign, I took a day-trip to Shosenkyo Gorge in Yamanashi. The momijis we...
Activities The Tale of the Tanuki at Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway Rachelle Joy Potente Riding the ropeway brings you to a beautiful area where you can enjoy views of Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi. Find out about th...
Culture Will You Fight Or Watch? Cathy Cawood Epic battle between Uesugi Kenshin and Takeda Shingen re-enacted every year on the banks of the Fuefuki River in Yamanashi. P...
Culture Crystal Sound Museum Cathy Cawood Crystal Sound is a free museum in Shosenkyo with a collection of precious gemstones from around the world. The museum shop is...
Activities Lake Yamanaka Diamond Fuji Weeks Cathy Cawood Want to photograph 'Diamond Fuji'? Only in February do the settled weather and the sun's position create the opportunity to c...
Culture Theo Jansen Exhibition Kim A special exhibition taking place at the Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art looks at the works of Theo Jansen (1948 -), a Du...