Hiking Japan’s Hidden Sacred Mountains
Over two thirds of Japan is covered with mountains. These icons of the local landscape offer valuable resources and destinations for hikers, skiers and snowboarders, but also serve...
Nagahama
Diversity in Nagahama
Kanpai! Ganbei! Saúde! Cheers! On January 16th, I attended a New Years Party at Onion Restaurante in Nagahama. However, this was not your typical Japanese restaurant or party...
Art in Nagahama – Hub of Artisans Galore
Every year, during the first weekend of October, the Art In Nagahama art fair is held in Nagahama (長浜市). Within Shiga Prefecture, the city is located on the...