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…
Nagoya for First-Timers: Your Essential Guide
Nagoya, Japan’s third-largest city, is the capital of Aichi Prefecture. Located on central Honshu’s Pacific coast, it’s a major hub for business and industry. The history of Nagoya dates from…
A side trip to Uji, Japan’s Green Tea Capital
Located between Kyoto and Nara, Uji is a small town that has been known for centuries as an important center for the cultivation and production of high-quality green tea. Today,…