Karuizawa: A Mountain Resort Town in Japan
Karuizawa is a mountain resort town located in Nagano Prefecture. During the Edo period, Karuizawa was known as Karuizawa-Juku, a post-town along the former trade route Nakasendō. The town wasn’t…
Visiting Yakushima: A Guide to Japan’s Ancient Cedar Forest
Yakushima is a beautiful island located south of Japan in Kagoshima Prefecture. It is known for its ancient cedar forest, which is home to some of the oldest trees in…