This Japan Today article introduces several of the highlights of a visit to the Yamanashi Prefecture wine-producing region of Katsunuma. It's only a couple of hours from Tokyo, with beautiful landscapes, interesting wineries, and surprising history. (Archived article originally published in Japan Today)
The Meiji Period (1868-1912) is perhaps my favorite period of Japanese history. It is the time when Japan, which had stagnated from being closed to the outside world since early in the 17th century, leapt forward, grafting new governmental structures to its traditional emperor system and adopting various new technologies to allow it to fend … Continue reading Stepping back in time: the Meiji Village Museum of Miyagi
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