Skip the lines and embrace slow travel across Japan. Discover hidden gems like the misty Lake Kinrin, journey back in time at Magome-juku or...
13 months ago

The route they're taking is the Nakasendo Trail (中山道 Central Mountain Route) which once spanned the mountainous 540km between Kyoto and...
35 months ago

Explore the beauty and tradition of Japan with a trip off the beaten path to its Gifu prefecture.
6 months ago

A actual 13 foot tall PokéStop has been built and placed in Magome-Juku in Naktsugawa City, Japan. This is the third such PokéStop that has been built for the...
19 months ago

Our analysis of such a dangerous mistranslation is based on a sign (figure 1) found in 2016 on a hiking path between two villages on Honshu Island, the main...
46 months ago

In the land of bullet trains and endless neon vistas, a few days on Japan's ancient Samurai Trail will give a very different perspective.
31 months ago

Nakatsugawa is a small town that sits right in the middle between Tokyo and Kyoto, nestled among the mountains in a lush green valley in Gifu Prefecture.
68 months ago

From snow-covered mountain passes and volcanic landscapes to cherry blossom orchards, enchanting forests, coastal splendor, and ancient villages and rural...
10 months ago

The two-day walk between Magome and Nojiri is a delight, through forest and farmland for the most part, with some wonderful villages along the way.
89 months ago

Nagano Prefecture is located in the central area of Japan. It's a popular destination for outdoor activities such as skiing in winter and...
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