ChubuFoodSponsored A Night in Historic Nakatsugawa, After Visiting the Post Town! Sponsored by Nakatsugawa City My Stay in Nakatsugawa: Ryokan, Food, and Nightlife I recently had the opportunity to spend a…Emiliano DeSantiagoFebruary 20, 2018
ChubuSightseeingSponsored Discover Life in the Snow-Kissed Village of Yamakoshi Sponsored by Yamakoshi Village In Niigata Prefecture, famous throughout Japan for its rice, the village of Yamakoshi cultivates its peculiarities.…JulienFebruary 19, 2018
ChubuShoppingSponsored Check out Nagiso’s Lathed Woodcrafts – Rokuro Sponsored by Nagiso Town Experience Traditional Nagiso Rokuro: Rokuro Zaiku no Yamaichi My visit to Rokuro Zaiku no Yamaichi near…Emiliano DeSantiagoFebruary 18, 2018
ChubuSightseeingSponsored Karuizawa Highlights: Easy Access to Historical Relaxation Sponsored by Karuizawa Tourist Association Spectacular art, exquisite nature and strong historical vibes; Karuizawa has it all. You’d be…Hazel TaylorFebruary 17, 2018
AccommodationChubuSponsored Yui-an Hostel and Cafe: Modern Comfort in Traditional Surroundings Sponsored by Nagiso Town Yui-an Hostel and Cafe: Tradition and Modernity Existing in Perfect Harmony The Yui-an Hostel and Cafe…Emiliano DeSantiagoFebruary 16, 2018
ActivitiesChubuSponsored Tsukechi-Kyo Valley: A Tranquil Mountain Escape Sponsored by Nakatsugawa City A Hidden Gem: Tsukechi Gorge Near the Historic Nakatsugawa Tsukechi Gorge is without a doubt one…Emiliano DeSantiagoFebruary 14, 2018
ChubuSightseeingSponsored A Hidden Gem: Nakatsugawa-juku Post Town close to Magome Sponsored by Nakatsugawa City History: During the Edo period, Nakatsugawa was the 45th post town along the historic Nakasendo road which…Emiliano DeSantiagoFebruary 12, 2018
ActivitiesChubuSponsored The Peaceful Isolation of Nagiso’s Kakizore Gorge Sponsored by Nagiso Town Escape Into Nature: Kakizore Gorge From the moment you arrive at the trail that leads to…Emiliano DeSantiagoFebruary 10, 2018
ActivitiesChubuSponsored The Scenic Naegi Castle Ruins, the Machu Pichu of the East Sponsored by Nakatsugawa City History: A short distance from Nakatsugawa Station stands the ruins of Naegi Castle. Naegi Castle, which…Emiliano DeSantiagoFebruary 8, 2018
ChubuSightseeingSponsored Experience the Edo Period in Nagiso’s Tsumago Post Town Sponsored by Nagiso Town Tsumago: The Prosperous 42nd Post on the Historic Nakasendo Road Tsumago Post Town was the 42nd…Emiliano DeSantiagoFebruary 6, 2018
ChubuSightseeingSponsored Magome: A Scenic Post Town in Nakatsugawa Sponsored by Nakatsugawa City Experience the History and Scenic Landscapes of Nakatsugawa's Magome Post Town Magome was once the prosperous…Emiliano DeSantiagoFebruary 4, 2018
ChubuSightseeingSponsored Stunning Views of Mount Fuji from Jukkoku Pass Sponsored by Seibu Holdings Inc. Just an hour from Tokyo, Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park is the place to go for some…fabienneJanuary 12, 2018
AccommodationChubuFoodSponsored Himi: Home to Yellowtail (Buri) – An Exceptional Taste Experience Sponsored by Himi City Himi, a small town in Toyama Bay, located in Toyama Prefecture, owes its attractiveness to its distant…JulieDecember 30, 2017
ChubuSightseeingSponsored Himi: a Small Fishing Port in Toyama Bay Sponsored by Himi City Himi, a small waterfront town in Toyama Bay, located in Toyama Prefecture, boasts a wealth of attractiveness,…JulieDecember 26, 2017
ChubuSightseeingSponsored Himi and Its Treasures along the Sea of Japan Sponsored by Himi City With its gorgeous landscapes, Himi, a small town on the water by Toyama Bay, boasts fantastic…JulieDecember 23, 2017
ChubuSightseeingSponsored Untouched History in the Heart of Mino Sponsored by Mino City Mino City, home to the famous Mino Washi paper, Mino Washi Akari Exhibition and of course…Hazel TaylorDecember 11, 2017
AccommodationChubuSightseeingSponsored Senami Onsen: Hot Springs and Beautiful Sunsets in Murakami Sponsored by Murakami City Located along the beautiful Sea of Japan coastline, with its mix of Edo period architecture and sunny beaches,…Jose MontañoDecember 9, 2017
ChubuCultureEventsSponsored Murakami Byobu Folding Screens Festival, Niigata Prefecture Sponsored by Murakami City Murakami city of Niigata prefecture saw great prosperity during the Edo period of Japan. The city…Jose MontañoDecember 7, 2017
ChubuCultureEventsSponsored The streets are Alight with the 1,300 Year Old Tradition of Mino Washi Paper Sponsored by Mino City When it comes to Japanese paper, Mino Washi listed UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage is in a league…Hazel TaylorDecember 6, 2017
ActivitiesChubuSponsored Eco Tourism in Rural Japan at Yamakoshi Village Sponsored by Yamakoshi Village In recent years, the Yamakoshi region in Niigata Prefecture has begun to focus on green and rural tourism.…JulieDecember 5, 2017
ChubuCultureSightseeingSponsored To Mino City and the Land of Washi Paper! Sponsored by Mino City I know what you're thinking. Surely paper can be found everywhere, on any budget, with only…Hazel TaylorDecember 4, 2017
AccommodationChubuKantoSponsored Treat Yourself to a Vacation at the Prince Hotel Resorts Sponsored by SEIBU HOLDINGS INC. I recently had the opportunity to enjoy a relaxing weekend at a couple of different…Ryann OverbayDecember 3, 2017
ChubuFoodSponsored Murakami City: the World’s Salmon Capital As far back as the samurai era, Murakami has been famous for its salmon. According to some scholars, it was during that…Jose MontañoDecember 2, 2017
AccommodationChubuSponsored Take a Bike Ride Through Karuizawa’s Charming Streets Sponsored by SEIBU HOLDINGS INC. The Prince Resort in Karuizawa is packed full of opportunities to stretch your legs and breath…Ryann OverbayDecember 1, 2017
ChubuCultureEventsSponsored Tsunotsuki: Yamakoshi’s Rousing and Reverent Bull Sumo Sponsored by Yamakoshi Village When one encounters the term “bullfighting”, the imagery that comes to mind is not necessarily a…Liam DuffyNovember 30, 2017
AccommodationChubuSponsored Karuizawa Prince Hotel East: Soak up the Shifting Seasons The Karuizawa Prince Grounds are a sprawling network of paved roads interspersed with cabins, bath houses, ski lifts, tennis courts,…Ryann OverbayNovember 29, 2017
ChubuCultureSponsored The Japan’s Agricultural Heritage : Yamakoshi – The Birthplace of Nishiki Koi Sponsored by Yamakoshi Village Carp, or koi fish - they’re a ubiquitous facet of water gardens worldwide. While staring down…Liam DuffyNovember 28, 2017
ChubuShoppingSponsored Shopping in Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza Sponsored by SEIBU HOLDINGS INC. Whether you are taking a retreat during the summer, or winter, trying to escape the heat,…Ryann OverbayNovember 27, 2017