Japan is an island nation in East Asia, located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, North Korea, China, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south. Location Map of Japan About Ma...
takenoko (bamboo root) and other safe wild plants are gathered and served in the soup. This dish also comes in both hot and cold types. The simple flavors of the wild plants are delicious; this is a dish you should try when visiting...
The Jigokudani Monkey Park is one of Nagano's most popular outdoor destinations. Located in the hot spring village of Kanbayashi Onsen, the monkey park itself doesn’t have many trees that turn colour however Kanbayashi does, boasting some truly beautiful trees. This small hot spring village off...
WHERE IS HAKUBA?Located in Nagano Prefecture, Hakuba lies 40KM (<1 hour drive) to the west of Nagano City / Nagano Station and 275KM (<4 hours drive) to the northwest of Tokyo. Often referred to as ‘Hakuba Valley’, the area runs north to south between the foothills of the Hida Mo...
The experience is enhanced by thesnowscapes visible from many onsens. Bars and restaurants are typically located on resort grounds or in nearby towns, allowing you an authentic taste of Japanese cuisine. Zao Onsen is famous for its “snow monsters”– heavy snow covering the trees that are fro...
Japan’s Hakuba Valley, situated in the Northern Japanese Alps of the main island’s Nagano Prefecture, is one of the most well-known ski destinations in the world. The valley is made up of 11 resorts and choosing the right home base for your stay is clutch!
A few ninja-themedrestaurantsand cafes can be found in Japan. They typically come with waiters and waitresses dressed as ninja and dishes presented in ninja-related ways. The most famous "Ninja Tokyo" restaurant is located a short walk fromTokyo Station. ...
Hakuba is a popular ski and snowboard town located in the northwest of Nagano Prefecture. Happoone resort was host to downhill events in the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics and the general scale of the resorts in Hakuba is impressive. Niigata Prefecture Yuzawa• With excellent snow, hot spri...
The hotel’s service is legendary, and it has several world-class restaurants. The world-famous New York Bar Grill is located on the top floor, with stunning views over the city. You already know this bar if you’ve seen the movie Lost In Translation. This is where Bill Murray’s chara...
Hakuba Village in Nagano Prefecture is a mountain tourist destination that has been attracting attention not only in Japan but also around the world, where you can enjoy the vivid four seasons and a wide variety of activities throughout the year. During