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Cherry Blossoms in Snow Country
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...
Apr 27, 20172 min read


Majidon Food Festival in Minami Uonuma
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...
Oct 4, 20161 min read


Chinkoro Market Day Tour
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...
Jan 13, 20163 min read


Chinkoro Market
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...
Dec 23, 20151 min read
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