Iguriamiryo: Traditional Fishing in Niigata• A unique sight that can only be seen while the salmon migrate upstream• One team of 3 boats carry out traditional fishing methods from the Edo era • From the end of October to the end of November
Ice Trees Let's go see the snow monsters of Zao Onsen・Ice trees are one of the world’s precious natural phenomena ・See them from the end of January to the end of February・If the weather is nice then consider yourself lucky!
Konbu drying experience, take a peek in to the lives of konbu fishermen!・Join in with a konbu fishing family, where you can experience konbu drying ・An experience program that allows you to take a peek into local lifestyles ・There are souvenirs too! A bag of dried konbu
Let's challenge Boso Futomaki Matsuri Sushi in Rakudokai・Boso Futomaki Matsuri Sushi Roll is colorful and cute.・A popular family dish served on festive occasions, also a favorite Bento item.・You can learn how to prepare a variety of them at local cooking classes.
Agar of Chino in Nagano・There is no ocean near Chino City in Nagano Prefecture, so why is agar their winter speciality? ・The unique landscape of white, dried agar spread across rice fields cannot be seen anywhere else・Morning is the best time to see this wonderful view
Upopoy National Ainu Museum and Park: Learn about Hokkaido’s indigenous people・Opened 12 July 2020 in Shiraoi, Hokkaido・Introducing Ainu culture, the indigenous people who live mainly in Hokkaido.・Get to know the Ainu culture by exploring museum exhibits and experience areas
Iga-Ryu Ninja Museum A surprising ninja experience in Mie Prefecture・This Ninja village in Iga City offers the full ninja experience・Enjoy a demonstration of tricks in the Ninja House・Experience throwing a real shuriken throwing star and watch a ninja show
Takaoka Kanaya Machi Toyama The town of time-honored houses of Takaoka's copperware artisans・Takaoka Kanaya Machi has rows of houses that remind us of the good old days of Meiji and Taisho.・The township of artisans, stretching some 500 meters long, abounds in a rich atmosphere.・Thousand-latticed houses; old private houses where you can experience fixing your own accessories.
Rime Ice See exquisite art created by nature・Precious rime ice is sure to be seen in Sarabetsu village・Can be seen from mid-January to early February・The best time is 10 minutes before sunrise
Fishing with cormorants in Nagara River・A national important intangible fork-cultural properties.・You can see awesome fishing by skillful cormorants and fishers from a spectator boat.・Cormorant fishing is held almost everyday from May 11th to October 15th.
Marukatsu Noodle Factory, Shodoshima Island: The winter tradition of sun-dried noodles・The hand-stretched somen noodles of Kagawa Prefecture, Shodoshima Island, are made with 400 years of tradition・Watch beautiful white curtains sway in the winter wind・Their wonderful taste and texture make somen noodles the perfect souvenir
Isozen Maedaen: Head to this hotel in Izu-Inatori to try their exquisite alfonsino dish!• Try Izu-Inatori’s local speciality, splendid alfonsino• A welcoming family-run, 7-bedroom ryokan• Stay overnight and enjoy several days here
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