16 Culture Matsumoto Crafts Elena Lisina Samples of crafts such as oshie dolls popular in Matsumoto city.
23 Culture Hanami Season in Japan Elena Lisina Hanami season in Japan. Photos taken throughout the day in various cities in the country.
Activities Three Days Along Kisoji’s Nakasendo Trail (Day 1) Featured We headed to the Kiso Valley for a three-day trip along the Nakasendo to take in some of its key sights.
Area Kamikochi Kamikochi is open from April 17 until November 15. Kamikochi is a popular resort and often associated with some of the best natural beauty that the central Japanese Alps—and indeed Japan—have..
Activities Mount Shimagare Nannini Cristina In North Yatsugatake stands a unique mountain which will make you reflect about life.
9 Culture Views of Matsumoto Castle Gloria Ticconi In Japan's northerly Nagano prefecture, Matsumoto Castle is a national treasure of Japan.
9 Activities Central Alps Hike Day 2 Steve Morton Great sights continued to greet me after sunrise. These are some of the views I experienced when traversing the Central Alps on..
8 Activities Hiking Mt Kiso-Koma to Usugi-dake Steve Morton If it’s adventure you want then head up to Japan’s Central Alps.The adventure begins the very moment you leave the cable car s..