Niigata Prefecture’s Joetsu City (上越市), renowned for its heavy snowfall, is a snowy wonderland. In the historically rich castle town of Takada, snow falls gently, covering the surroundings in a pristine white layer. Takada Park (高田公園) is a meticulously landscaped … Read More
Mt. Fuji stands at an impressive 3,776 meters (12,389 feet) above sea level, making it Japan’s highest peak. Mt. Fuji is a symbol of Japan’s natural beauty and attracts climbers from all over the world. During the climbing season, the … Read More
Niigata is famous for rice.Tokamachi City is dotted with many terraced rice fields and offers a beautiful rural landscape. Among them, Hoshitoge Rice Terraces (星峠の棚田) is said to be the most famous rice terraced field that represents Tokamachi. About “Hoshitoge … Read More
Do you know the monkeys in “Jigokudani Yaen-Koen (地獄谷野猿公苑)” in Nagano? This monkey is famous for being the only one in the world to take a hot spring.They are called “Snow monkey“. What is Jigokudani Yaen-Koen? Jigokudani Yaen-Koen is located … Read More