• Iiyama’s Grove of Majestic Beech Trees

  
  This summer, escape the hot and humid concrete jungle to the fresh air and the gentle sound of the leaves rustling in the breeze at this grove of maje...

  August 12, 2026

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• Fall Colors on Drive

  
  I enjoyed the fall colors on a drive today through the Yunomaru and Sugadaira highlands....

  November 7, 2024

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• Obasute Rice Terraces in Morning Sun

  
  Obasute rice terraces in the morning sun, with the Chikuma River and the Zenkoji Plain in the distance. 5 minute walk from Obasute Station on the JR S...

  November 15, 2023

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• Escape Summer Heat to Ike no Taira Marsh in Yunomaru Highlands above Tomi City

  
  90 minute loop walking trail at an elevation of 2000 meters, with views of the surrounding peaks, the wetlands, the Chikuma River valley below, and to...

  August 29, 2023

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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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