Iida City is located in the southernmost part of Nagano Prefecture, nestled along the Ina Valley, sandwiched between the Southern Alps to the east and the Central Alps to the west. Beyond its wide sprawl of houses, which earned the moniker of...
Yogo in Shiga Prefecture is hosting an experiential eco-tour this October that brings attention to the disappearing culture of the Okunyu Valley. The tour aims to preserve “Obara-kago,” a traditional wood basketry craft, while also...
