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Hakuba Happo Pond: Gateway to the Heavens

Hakuba is an excellent ski resort and was once a venue of the Nagano Winter Olympics in 1998. In winter, it is a mecca for ski lovers, while in summer, it’s a paradise for hikers and trekkers, as it is full of majestic mountains and lovely alpine flowers. Summer may be the least popular season to travel in Japan. But you might change your mind if you came here to Hakuba during summer!

Jul 10, 2019

A slice of Japan’s Kawaii Pop culture in rural Japan with much loved local character Nagisa Endo

Japan’s rich subculture is renowned around the world and consists of anime, anime characters and other forms o･･･

Dec 27, 2018

An interview with a bilingual tour guide for a bus bound for Kamikochi

“Conducting bus tours as a bilingual tour guide was my calling”, says Evangeline Kawakami who came to Japan se･･･

Dec 27, 2018

A journey through Yayoi Kusama’s birthplace on the world’s only “art-on-wheels”

In front of Matsumoto Station, there’s one bus that stands out from its surroundings. Covered in polka dots, t･･･

Oct 26, 2018

Photographer Hisanori Sasahara’s ten-year love affair with the unique beauty of Kamikochi’s landscape

“Photographing Kamikochi has changed my life”, said photographer Hisanori Sasahara who has been visiting the K･･･

Oct 26, 2018