7 Mount Norikura in Golden Hue Masayoshi Hirose I enjoyed the autumn leaves around 'Three Waterfalls' at Norikura Highlands to the fullest.
Kamikochi Taisho-ike Pond Hike Tomoko Kamishima Kamikochi: Fascinating scenic spot on the upper reaches of Azusa River. It commands a great view of the mountains of the nort...
Activities Nakasendo Hike & Erupting Mt Ontake Akira Matsuo Some travelers who plan to visit central Japan are worrying about any trouble by the eruption of Mt. Ontake. Now, however, tr...
Area Karuizawa Peter Sidell Tokyo is a great city to enjoy, with its unfinishable array of sights, shops and restaurants, but sometimes it's nice to get ...
12 The Gods Descend upon Kamikochi Masayoshi Hirose I visited Kamikochi hilands to enjoy the early autumn mountains in brilliant colors.The magnificent view of the Hotaka mounta...
Nightlife The Nozawa Onsen Fire Festival 2027 Robert Grey The Nozawa Onsen Fire Festival, an outrageous combination of flames, kindling and tons of sake is held every year on January ...
Food Pure Milk Gelato Nagai Farm Noro Randria Gelato sold at Pure Milk Gelato Nagai farm in Harunire Terrace, Karuizawa, is famous for being made with fresh ingredients an...
Culture The Honjin & Waki-Honjin of Tsumago Stefanus Husin A walk through a small segment of history.
Shopping Walking the Matsumoto Town Sneaker Jerome Lee Instead of taking the Town Sneaker bus route in Matsumoto city, choose the more active option by walking the route, and appre...
Activities Climbing Mount Ontake - 1 Steve Morton A hike through snow covered peaks on Mount Ontake, a very holy mountain. Part 1
