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AccommodationChubuSponsored A Winter in Takane: Farmer’s Stay and Snowshoeing Sponsored by Murakami City Takane: A Village Under the Snow Niigata is famous for its heavy snowfalls during the winter…Joachim DucosMarch 6, 2018
AccommodationChubuSponsored Staying at Naeba Prince Hotel Sponsored by Seibu Holdings Inc. The Naeba Ski Area is the flagship ski resort of the Prince Snow Resorts and…Katherine WhatleyMarch 4, 2018
ActivitiesChubuSponsored Discover Kagura Ski Resort, Close to the Famous Naeba Ski Resort Sponsored by Seibu Holdings Inc. The Naeba Ski Resort, one of the top quality ski resorts in Japan, is comprised…Katherine WhatleyMarch 3, 2018
ActivitiesChubuSponsored Enjoy Skiing at Naeba, One of Japan’s Top Ski Resorts Sponsored by Seibu Holdings Inc. The Naeba Ski Resort is one of Japan's top class ski resorts, and also one…Katherine WhatleyMarch 2, 2018
ActivitiesChubuSponsored Ski and Snow-shoe experiences in Yamakoshi at Koshi Kogen Sponsored by Yamakoshi Village Known for its significant annual snowfall of nearly 4 meters each year, a record in Japan,…JulienFebruary 25, 2018
AccommodationChubuSponsored A Farm Stay in a Snowy Village, Yamakoshi Sponsored by Yamakoshi Village After a day of exploration in Yamakoshi, where the sun had only appeared for a few…JulienFebruary 21, 2018
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
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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…Fabienne CheneJanuary 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
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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
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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
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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
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