• Kuze Fuku & Co., Karuizawa Store

  
  written by Robert Japanese Gourmet Store Kuze Fuku & Co. is a rapidly growing producer of a variety of traditional and contemporary Japanese foods...

  March 30, 2017

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• St. Cousair Winery, Karuizawa Store

  
  written by Robert St. Cousair Winery is a well-known local producer of fine wines, jams and sauces. Based in the present day town of Iizuna in norther...

  March 30, 2017

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• Three best Sakura spots in Nagano City

  
  written by Junko In Nagano City you can enjoy cherry blossoms from early April to early May. It’s not only watching Sakura but also visiting man...

  March 28, 2017

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• Togakushi, a Mysterious Power Spot with Ninja

  
  written by Robert, photos by Junko The Togakure-ryu Ninja hail from the Togakushi mountains, in Nagano Prefecture. Today, you can meet real Ninjas, if...

  March 26, 2017

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• Matsumoto Castle in cherry bloom soon!

  
  written by Junko The cherry flowers are blooming in April 10-20 this year. Matsumoto Castle is one of the five castles designated as ‘National T...

  March 26, 2017

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• Karuizawa’s Popular ‘SAWAYA’ Jam, Since 1952

  
  written by Junko   Once you’ve tried SAWAYA strawberry jam, you can’t stop.  It’s as flavorful as freshly picked berries.   All...

  March 26, 2017

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• 100,000 apricot trees are blooming soon!

  
  written by Junko Apricot Blossom Festival in Mori, Chikuma City   Here you see 100,000 blooming trees at a single glance. It’s am amazing s...

  March 25, 2017

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• Nagano’s Premier Sake at Cella MASUMI

  
  written by Tyler Masumi, located near the shores of Lake Suwa, is arguably Nagano Prefecture’s most famous sake.  The elegant shop adjacent to t...

  March 18, 2017

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• Original “American Casual” Fashion at Dessert Hill’s Market

  
  written by Tyler Desset Hill’s Market features “American Casual” fashion designed in Nagano by The Flat Head and made by skilled Jap...

  March 17, 2017

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• Meet HOKUSAI in Obuse Town!

  
  written by Junko Hokusaikan : 北斎館 The spring Hokusai special exhibition will be held during April 8th and June 25th. Connecting the British Museum Exh...

  March 12, 2017

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