The 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...

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...

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...

On 10th, 15th, 20th and 25th of January each year Tokamachi hosts a traditional craft market, the Chinkoro Market. It’s roots go back to...