Historic Japanese mountain area’s impactful winter driving PSA stuns netizens
In regions around the world where roads often freeze, safety naturally becomes a greater concern due to the increased danger of accidents. Drivers are encouraged…
Nagano Prefecture
Iida City in Japan’s Nagano Prefecture, known for yakiniku, to set world record for ‘longest griddle’
The Iida Yakiniku World Record Challenge Executive Committee, which aims to revitalize the region by utilizing the yakiniku culture of Iida City 飯田市, Nagano Prefecture,…
A visit to Obuse: chestnuts and handicrafts in the mountains of Nagano prefecture
The little town of Obuse 小布施町 in Nagano prefecture is known for its chestnuts, which have inspired dishes such as chestnut-flavoured ice cream, crepes and…
A trip to Snow Monkey Park in the mountains of Nagano prefecture
The troop of snow monkeys that bathe in a hot spring in Jigokudani in the mountains of Nagano prefecture has become one of the most…
Matsumoto Castle: an irresistible air of composure and grace
Matsumoto Castle (松本城, Matsumoto-jō) is one of the best-known of Japan’s historic castles, alongside Himeji Castle in Hyogo prefecture and Kumamoto Castle in Kyushu. The castle is…
“Is this a tokusatsu film?” Japanese photographer captures temple struck by lightning
Photographer Natsuki Miyashita 宮下夏樹（@sigmist810）was visiting Zenkōji Temple 善光寺 in Nagano Prefecture, one of the most important and popular temples in Japan founded in the 7th…
Japanese photog captures Mt. Fuji and Lake Suwa, lights glimmering like jewels before dawn
Sometimes, more often if you’re a talented photographer, you come across magic moments of incomparable beauty. Hopefully, that’s when the shutter opens and the moment…