7 Activities Leaving Gunma via the SCT C. Rio Following the Snow Country Trail from Gunma to Niigata, I managed to snag a sweet campsite with spectacular views down into th..
8 Activities Neaba Valley to Saragakyo Valley C. Rio This summer I set upon the goal of trying to hike all the parts of the Snow Country Trail, the 280 mile loop that connects the..
Food Harunire Terrace Featured Haruniré Terrace, in the Hoshino Resort area, is a sweet little boardwalk type area surrounded by the spring cedar trees that ..
Food Patisserie Sphere in Yuzawa Rufus Starbuck Most new builds out in this part of the countryside seem to be old peoples' homes these days, so it was with some exciteme..
7 Activities Sunset Hike up Tanigawadake C. Rio It was late afternoon and the weather was too good not to try to head up into the mountains. Tanigawadake from a distance was..
8 Food Sabae's "Tommy Empire" Diner Larry Knipfing If you are in the neighborhood of the Eye Glass Museum, or anywhere in Sabae actually, and you are craving American-style food..
Activities Sabae Eyeglass Museum Larry Knipfing Sabae city and the surrounding region in Fukui Prefecture is home to the production of many traditional Japanese crafts such a..
16 Activities Fuji-Q Highland, Fun Night and Day! Alice Odoux Fuji-Q Highland is a great place for having fun. Going there for summer time is perfect!