Culture Spring Festa at Alps Azumino National Park 2026 Apr 18th - May 17th While spring in Japan might immediately evoke visions of cherry blossoms, they're not the only flowers that can be enjoyed..
Culture National Snow Mountain Thanksgiving Festival 2026 Mid Dec Every December, winter sports fans and nature lovers head to Kurumayama Shrine in Nagano Prefecture for the National Snow Mountain..
6 Activities The Nakasendō: A Journey Through History Alessio Pompeo This article discusses a historic route that connected Kyoto to Edo (present-day Tokyo): the Nakasendō
Activities Shinshu Azumino Half Marathon 2026 Sunday - Jun 7th The Shinshu Azumino Half Marathon is now in its 10th year, and it's an event that showcases the area's beautiful surroundings..
Accommodation Wellness Travel in Japan’s Northern Alps Veronica Carnevale Take a break from your everyday routine with a healing retreat in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture. Here, cultural heritage, bountiful..
Culture Hakuba Summer Festival 2026 Mid Aug The Hakuba Summer Festival has been running for over three decades now, and it includes a variety of fun activities to enjoy a summer..
Culture Karuizawa Half Marathon 2026 Sunday - May 17th The resort town of Karuizawa in Nagano is a popular destination for various outdoor recreation pursuits, from cycling to skiing...
Culture Shinshu Matsumoto Soba Festival 2026 Mid Oct The Shinshu Matsumoto Soba Festival is an annual event which has been running for almost 20 years now, and it brings soba restaurants..