• Eco-Friendly Accommodations to Sustainably Enjoy Nature in Nagano

  
  Nagano Prefecture is blessed with awe-inspiring nature, and is fortunate to have a great selection of accommodations that proactively work to protect ...

  May 23, 2025

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• Video on Nagano’s Resort Town, Karuizawa

  
  Our friends at Japan Guide just put out a video on Nagano’s premier resort town, Karuizawa I’m glad they focused on the eclectic variety of shops on t...

  April 4, 2025

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• Matsumoto: Kaichi School, a National Treasure, Will Reopen

  
  Good news from Matsumoto: Kaichi School, recently designated a national treasure, will reopen after a 3-1/2 year renovation on 09-Nov. For more inform...

  November 7, 2024

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• New Ninja Site!

  
  The New Ninja Site is here! We are pleased to announce the arrival of our new ninja site! Check out the latest information on ninja activities and nin...

  May 31, 2024

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• Trial Run for Program to Attract Foreign Visitors in Togari Hot Springs

  
  We were invited to Togari Onsen (Iiyama City) to participate in a trial run for a program to attract visitors from overseas. Wearing a yukata – ...

  December 5, 2023

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• Geisha Performance at Kamesei Ryokan in Onsen Town Togura Kamiyamada

  
  Veteran shamisen player Harukoma-san and newcomer dancer Kotomi on Tuesday for Patrick Harnett and guests, And Harukoma-san again tonight with lead da...

  November 13, 2023

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• Koto Instrument Live and Experience near Matsumoto Castle Started!

  
  A local koto instructor Misato Shirasawa started koto music instrument experience and live show near Matsumoto Castle in English and Japanese from thi...

  August 3, 2023

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• Shinano Railway Banzai Pass

  
  Shinano Railway Banzai Pass — 2 day pass good for anywhere on Shinano Railway between Shinonoi and Karuizawa including our station Togura as well as U...

  July 31, 2023

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• Nakano Rose Festa Takes Place May 27 to June 18

  
  Nakano City has been in the news lately for an unfortunate incident. Ordinarily it should be making headlines for its rose festival. The 2023 Shinshu-...

  June 6, 2023

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• New Ryokans of Nagano Podcast is Live!

  
  2nd episode of my new Ryokans of Nagano podcast is live! Special thanks to Miyuki-san and Akinori Tsuji for sharing your story about running the lovel...

  October 14, 2022

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