Japan is often imagined as a country of neon …
Nagano: Japan’s Mountain Heartland
カテゴリー: Japan by Prefecture
Living with the Seasons in Nagano
In Nagano, the seasons are not decorations. T …
Why Shizuoka Is Easy to Fall in Love With
Shizuoka rarely makes a dramatic first impres …
Hot Springs, Hills, and the Art of Slowing Down in Shizuoka
Shizuoka is not a place that asks for urgency …
A Coastal Prefecture Without Crowds
When people imagine coastal Japan, their mind …
Tea Fields, Local Kitchens, and the Taste of Shizuoka
If Mount Fuji shapes the landscape of Shizuok …
Shizuoka and the Many Faces of Mount Fuji
When people think of Mount Fuji, they often i …
Staying Longer in Yamanashi: A Slower Way to Experience Japan
Yamanashi is rarely described as a place to s …
From Vineyards to Mountain Kitchens: Food Culture of Yamanashi
Food in Yamanashi is shaped less by fashion a …
Sacred Peaks and Old Beliefs: Spiritual Traditions of Yamanashi
In Yamanashi, belief is inseparable from land …