In early November, the two-day music event “Sake and Alps” was held atop a mountain standing at 1,445 meters under a clear blue sky. This unique festival offered panoramic views of two alpine ranges and Japan’s deepest valley, the Ina Valley, and...
CricketFarm Co. Ltd., which operates an edible cricket farming business, has developed a new space-saving breeding facility at its Okaya farm in Nagano Prefecture. With the introduction of IoT automation, even with a small area and a small number of...
The “Nagano Upcycle Food” project has launched a new product, “Shinto Goen Ale,” an upcycled beer made from food scraps generated during the food manufacturing process. Sales began on February 25th. The “Nagano Upcycle...
The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) has created an English-language digital pamphlet entitled “EXPLORE DEEPER” that introduces sustainable travel experiences in Japan. The pamphlet introduces 50 sustainable facilities and...
Ever since the pandemic, people who go on workation have increased. Workation is a vacation style that allows you to work remotely while integrating elements of leisure. The good part about workation is that you can relax and be more productive at...
In Fujimi town, Nagano Prefecture, there is a comfortable coworking space under the name Fujimi Mori-No-Office located at the base of Yatsugatake Mountains. Since December 2015, the wooden complex building has attracted city workers looking for a...
Cafes in Japan are popular and comprise sleek designs that create an atmosphere that makes each and every customer feel at home. Cafe culture in Japan is quite widespread; even in the smallest country side towns have something to offer its residents...
The coronavirus pandemic is causing some organizations to face problems of excess food due to the sudden demand drop. Therefore, food waste is becoming a major concern. A Japanese company is helping reduce food waste caused by the spread of the...
Surrounded by the resplendent nature of the Northern Alps, Hakuba Village in Nagano Prefecture attracts mountaineers in summer and skiers/snowboarders in winter. This beautiful village will welcome a new luxury wellness retreat Haluta Hakuba in...