Nagano

Tucked in the central Chibu region of Japan, Nagano is the capital and largest city of Nagano Prefecture which is surrounded by mountains. The city is filled with breathtaking natural landscapes, beautiful shrines and charming onsen towns. Nagano is well known for its snow activities and was the host of the Winter Olympics in 1998.... Continue Reading →

Ise

Lies in the central Mie Prefecture on the Shima Peninsular, Ise is home to Ise Grand Shrine, the most sacred Shinto shrine in Japan. The city has a long-standing title called Shinto that literally means "the Holy City" or "the Capital of the Kami". This historical Ise town was a destination for countless pilgrims across... Continue Reading →

Gujo

Nestled within the prefecture of Gifu, Gujo Hachiman (郡上市) is a charming riverside town that is just less than 2 hours away from Nagoya city. This rural town sits in the valley where three major fast-running rivers: Yoshida, Kodara and Nagara Rivers merged to form a natural moat around an area at the foot of... Continue Reading →

Nagoya

Nagoya is located in central Japan on Honshu Island, the largest island in the country. It is the third most populated urban area in Japan and the fourth most populous city with a population of over 2 million residents who called the capital of the Aichi Prefecture home. This populous city is famous for being... Continue Reading →

WWOOFing in Japan

WWOOF known as Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farm, is one of the world's first ecotourism and voluntourism organizations. Their aim is to help volunteers to look for placement in an organic farm. Wwoofers are offered with authentic cultural and educational experiences in return for their time and effort to 'work'. It is an alternative way... Continue Reading →

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