Sharing favorite finds from across the archipelago
When we were up north earlier this month, we were lucky enough to catch the Neputa Festival in Hirosaki, which I highly recommend to anyone of any age. But if you're in Hirosaki outside of the festival dates (August 1st-7th), make sure to swing by the Neputa Mura, the "village" that houses some former Neputa... Continue Reading →
A few miles outside of the mountain town of Takayama, the Hida Folk Village (or Hida no Sato) provides an excellent example of how the area's residents lived in years past. Alright, a bit of a boring intro (my creative juices just aren't flowing today) but this place is anything but. Over 30 houses from... Continue Reading →
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