Aug 18, 20171 min readHollyhocks and the changing seasons.The distinct four seasons are one of the interesting aspects of life in Japan, and the people of Snow Country still have the affinity to...
Apr 27, 20172 min readCherry Blossoms in Snow CountryThe arrival of the cherry blossom season is a big event in the whole of Japan as it heralds the arrival of spring, and symbolises the...
Mar 24, 20172 min readThe Hayatsu Gallery, KoideThe artist Tsuyoshi Hayatsu was born in Muikamachi in 1938. For the past 40 years he has been painting traditional houses in Snow...
Mar 23, 20171 min readSnow Bleaching Kimono MaterialThere are many traditional techniques that are still in use in present day Snow Country. One of the most visually stunning that we have...
Feb 16, 20172 min readCarrots from Under the SnowEvery area of Japan is incredible proud of its local produce. The fruit and vegetables that are grown tend to be of a very high quality,...
Nov 12, 20161 min readThe Uonuma Sky LineSnow 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...
Jun 9, 20161 min readSnow Country Cold StorageThis interesting object is traditional winter cold storage in Snow Country. It is a daikon-tsugura, and with the help of deep snow, is...
May 6, 20161 min readTokamachi Kimono FestivalThe coming of spring is a time of joy in Snow Country, and there are many festivals around the region that celebrate the sights and...