This article introduces Shosenkyo, a dramatic gorge located just north of Kofu in Yamanashi Prefecture. (Archived article - originally published by Japan Today)
Month: November 2016
Beppu: fun promotions for hot springs
As a volcanic island chain, Japan is blessed with innumerable hot springs, making it inevitable that the people who live here love a good soak. Perhaps the queen of all of Japan's hot springs (onsen) areas is the city of Beppu, in Oita Prefecture. Situated on a bay on the northeast coast of the island … Continue reading Beppu: fun promotions for hot springs
Shintora Matsuri Parade: bringing Tohoku to Tokyo
November 20, 2016, was the culmination of a 3 week long promotion of Tohoku products at the Toranomon Hills complex in the area becoming known as "Shintora" (combining the names of the Shinbashi and Toranomon districts of Tokyo). The absolute highlight of the day was the Shintora Matsuri Parade, featuring troupes from the six major … Continue reading Shintora Matsuri Parade: bringing Tohoku to Tokyo
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