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Hiyaoroshi-Tokubetsu Junmai from Kisoji in Nagano
The Soul of Japan | September 20th 2008 by Tony Alexander
Hiyaoroshi-Tokubetsu Junmai from Kisoji in Nagano, originally uploaded by Tony Alexander.Hyaoroshi-tokubetsu junmai from Kisoji in NaganoBlack white label(taste almost like one; very good smell; fragrant; very easy to drink.)Sweet, flowery, beautiful read more
Mobile Libraries in Japan
JapanVisitor Blog | September 14th 2008
移動図書館For small, rural towns in Japan with no public library, residents rely on a mobile library service provided by the nearest city with a public library.In Matsushiro, just outside Nagano, the mobile library calls once a week on Saturdays read more
Zenkoji Temple Nagano
JapanVisitor Blog | September 5th 2008
善光寺Zenkoji is Nagano's must-see sight and one of the most famous temples in Japan.Dating from the 7th century, Zenkoji keeps the Ikko-Sanzon Amida Nyorai, supposedly the first Buddhist image to arrive in Japan (from Korea in the 6th century). A read more
Hinoki Cup
The Soul of Japan | September 4th 2008 by Tony Alexander
Hinoki (Japanese cypress) has been used for centuries in Japan for its medicinal qualities and curative effects for a myriad of diseases. Cypress has also been used for buidling temples, shrines, and is regarded for its high quality timber. So where read more
Obuse Sidewalks
JapanVisitor Blog | September 3rd 2008
小布施Obuse in Nagano Prefecture prides itself on being an arty town right down to its pretty sidewalks (or pavements if you're a Brit).Sidewalks are a bit of a luxury in Japan - often its just a white line painted at the side of the road - but Ob read more
Matsushiro Daihonei Nagano
JapanVisitor Blog | September 1st 2008
松代大本営As Japan faced certain defeat in World War II, special plans were put in place to move the Emperor and the main organs of the Japanese state, including the ministries and NHK, to underground bunkers in the mountains of Nagano Prefectur read more
Manholes
I Am The Cheese | September 1st 2008
In the “How To Make an Action Movie Manual” there must be an entire chapter devoted to manholes. note: Tom Cruise or Bruce Willis must be the air duct/manhole using champion. double note: Do the workmen climbing down manholes use &# read more
Family ties to the Olympics
Thoughts and Musings on Faith, Music, Family, Life | August 8th 2008 by Steve Lindsley
Check this out: This is a picture my Dad took of the opening ceremonies of the 2008 Beijing Olympics last night (or technically yesterday morning, I guess). Which, of course, means he was actually there. And that, like my Dad, is ver read more
今日から日本＆近況
My Fine Asian Skin Glows | July 17th 2008 by ryos
長野でいとこの結婚式があるんで数日だけ行って参ります。恐らく東京でゆっくりしている時間もないと思うのですが、もしかしたらこれを読んでるあなたの所に突然電話がかかってく read more
Soccer playing bird draws crowds
xorsyst.com Anime, Gaming, and Japan | June 14th 2008 by Louis
A budgie is drawing crowds of people to a cafe in Suzaka, Nagano Prefecture. This 2 year old budgie has earned a reputation as a soccer player. He is able to take shots using a bell as a ball, and apperantely has skills dribbling as well. The budgie read more
I'm back from holiday
Japanese Cuisine Daily Recipes & Something Kawaii From Haraj… | June 3rd 2008 by kirin
I went to see my business partner, Milo at Nagano, and also went to Karuizawa with my husband, one of the famous summer resorts in Japan, for fun.It takes under 2 hours from Tokyo to Nagano by Shinkansen, or bullet train, which is not that long. It w read more
Lo strano percorso: la”lunga marcia”della torcia olimpica (pa…
Olimpiadi Pechino 2008: Sport e diritti umani in Cina e in T… | April 27th 2008 by OlimpiadiPechino
Si è conclusa dopo quattro ore segnate dal caos la staffetta della torcia olimpica in Giappone mentre il capo religioso dei tibetani, il Dalai Lama, chiede colloqui “seri” con la Cina. Almeno tre persone sono state arrestate e quattro fe read more
Matsumoto Castle
JapanVisitor Blog | March 2nd 2008
松本城Matsumoto Castle, in Nagano Prefecture, is one of Japan's oldest castles and along with Hikone Castle, Himeji Castle and Inuyama Castle, is designated as a National Treasure.Matsumoto's black painted, wooden keep (donjon) is the oldest survi read more
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