Zenko-ji Temple is one of the oldest and most significant Buddhist temples in Japan. Here is a brief overview of its history: Foundation (7th Century): Zenko-ji Temple was founded in the 7th century, during the early years of Buddhism in … Read More
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Nagano: What is Oyaki?
Oyaki is a traditional Japanese snack or street food that originated in Nagano Prefecture. It is a type of dumpling or pastry filled with various ingredients such as sweet red bean paste, vegetables, or sometimes even savory ingredients like meat. … Read More
Teishoku, Katsuretsu & Ebifurai
“Teishoku” (定食) is a Japanese term that refers to a set meal, typically consisting of a main dish, rice, miso soup, pickles (tsukemono), and sometimes a small side dish. Teishoku is a common and traditional style of dining in Japan … Read More
Japanese Curry ♪
This is my favourite food, Japanese curry, or “kare” (カレー) as it is known in Japan, is a popular and distinctive style of curry that has become a staple of Japanese cuisine. It has a unique flavor profile compared to … Read More
Intro: Food & Cultural Walking Tour in Nagano
Intro: Food & Cultural Walking Tour in Nagano It is very easy to get Nagano station from Tokyo station. It just takes 1.5 hour by bullet train. Famous places from Nagano station are such as Hakuba, Snow Monkey, Nozawa, Obuse, Matsumoto, … Read More
You can be like a resident, Izakaya Food Tour in Nagano
You can be like a resident, Izakaya Food Tour in Nagano Join our tour for a night out to feel like you are residents. Unlike Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto, it will be very difficult to find where the locals go … Read More
Intro：Togakushi Shrine Hiking Trails Tour
First of all, a littile bit about Togakushi Folk Tale….. The god of Oku Sha is Ame-no-tajikarao. In japan mythology and according to Kojiki(Records of Ancient Matters), the bad behavior of Susano’o, the Japanese god of storms, drove his sister Amaterasu into the Ama-no-Iwato cave. Because Amaterasu is … Read More
Cherry Blossom in Nagano
Cherry Blossom in Nagano Japan It is a big part of Japanese culture , which is cherry blossom, or sakura as it’s known in Japan. People come gather together to celebrate the blooming of the flowers, by visiting parks or … Read More
Enjoy Making Oyaki & Matcha Experience Walking Tour in Nagano !!
Enjoy making Oyaki(Japanese Stuffed Dumplings) and you can have it in front of a traditional Japanese sunken hearth, and also you can have local sweets & Matcha tea as we walk through Zenkoji temple’s town area in Nagano. This is … Read More
Nagano Sake tasting Introduction
Nagano Sake tasting Introduction Nagano is the county who has got the second most number of sake breweries in Japan. Because there are beautiful mountains, Nagano is able to produce the clean & clear waters and high quality rice which … Read More