The artist Tsuyoshi Hayatsu was born in Muikamachi in 1938. For the past 40 years he has been painting traditional houses in Snow...

There are many traditional techniques that are still in use in present day Snow Country. One of the most visually stunning that we have...

Yukigakoi  (雪囲い） is snow protection. The weight of the winter snow can push in windows, break shrubs, or snap branches of trees. As...

What does a five thousand year old intricately decorated pot have to do with life today? Surprisingly, a great deal. This, and many other...

Snow Country is full of great places to see the beautiful colors of a Japanese fall. If you have transport and you are up for a lovely...

Japan is a great place to experience the snow, and Snow Country usually gets its fair share. Skiing and snowboarding are popular in...

Food is one of the main things that visitors look forward to when they come to Japan. Each area of Japan has a rich food culture, and...

The new rice is being harvested at the moment so all the restaurants are full of diners enjoying this year’s koshihikari rice. There is...

As well as the main Snow Country Tourist Information Office, each of the seven areas of the Snow Country Tourism Zone have their own...

August has ended and as we move into September it feels like summer is drawing to a close. People’s thoughts turn to the approaching...

Suwa Shrine is the original shrine in Yuzawa, and although the exact date it was founded is unknown, it is thought to date back to the...

One of the best things about Japan is the marked difference between each season. That difference means that the scenery is constantly...

We’re well into August and the heat of summer. If there is one thing that summer is famous for in Japan it is the festivals. Almost every...

Summer is here and the farmers of Snow Country are hard at work in their fields and orchards. One of the joys of this season is all the...

More info from the Naeba-Sanroku Geopark Guide Map, carrying on from the Naeba-Sanroku Geopark 1 post. Human History of Naeba-Sanroku...

The following information is taken from the Naeba-Sanroku Geopark Guide Map. It is an awesome resource in English that takes you around...

The arrival of spring also signals the reopening of Minakami as one of Japan’s best outdoor adventure playgrounds. Once famed as a hot...

Matsunoyama Onsen Ski Area is one of those great resorts that are off the radar for many people. It is well worth a visit as it gets...

The Snow Country Region Information Center arrange a program of special tours to allow visitors to see the best of the region and get to...

Snow Japan is the leading resource for information about all things snow in Japan. There are daily snow reports, travel guides and...