A Magical Evening at the Soni Highlands
Arrival at the Plateau I found myself standing at the heart of the Soni Highlands, a sprawling plateau nestled in…
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Sweet Potato Digging
After finishing our rice harvesting experience in the morning and early afternoon, we headed to a sweet potato field, also…
A Waterfall Meditation Journey
Ever since I had first heard that waterfall meditation was offered at Akame 48 waterfalls, I was simply bursting to…
Uncovering Rural Japan: Onsen, Nature, and Local Flavors!
Cruising Through the Countryside with My Big Brother When my brother first told me he wanted to come and visit…
Hiking Mt. Kabuto & Mt. Yoroi – The Icons of Soni Village
Nice to meet you all! My name is Nakano, and I work for Soninowa Glocal. Last year, I made a…
Nabari Autumn Festival Experience – A Traditional Celebration of Bonfires and Mikoshi
Across the weekend of the 26th and 27th of October, Nabari (Mie Prefecture) held its autumn festival, celebrating the year’s…
All-You-Can-Eat Strawberry Picking Adventure
In East Nara Nabari, there are several spots where you can enjoy fruit picking, including grapes, strawberries, and blueberries. Here,…
Halal Wagyu & Scenic Hike: The Best of Nabari in One Trip
As the crisp December air rolled through the windows, Akiko-san and I set off from Tsu City, Mie Prefecture for…
Experience Traditional Japanese New Year Preparations at a Farmhouse
Last Updated on August 6, 2025 Through Farming Experiences in Nabari, you can enjoy a variety of seasonal programs. In…
Bento Making with Nabari’s Special Ingredients & Waterfall Hike
Nabari, located in the western part of Mie Prefecture, is a city rich in nature, despite being just an hour…
Organic Rice Harvesting
Last Updated on August 6, 2025 Through Farming Experiences in Nabari, you can enjoy a variety of seasonal activities. In…
Behind the Studio Doors – A Visit to the Higashiyoshino Open Atelier
Higashiyoshino Village, located at the southernmost tip of the East Nara Nabari area, is about a 1.5–2 hour drive from…
Rediscovering the History and Traditional Art of Nara Inden
Unique Japanese Crafts and Gifts from East Nara Nabari As a CIR (Coordinator for International Relations) my main duty is…
Bento & Forest Life Experience
As a CIR (Coordinator for International Relations), I was invited to a trial tour in Higashiyoshino, which was such a…
Japanese School Life Experience in Mitsue
On this day, I participated in a trial tour to Mitsue Village, Nara, to experience Japanese elementary school life. Mitsue…
Vegan Hot Spring Nature Retreat at Akame 48 Waterfalls
Last Updated on September 18, 2024It is November and already dark at 6:30 PM. We are in a canyon, searching…
A Walking Tour of Mitsue’s Ise Honkaido
The famous Ise Grand Shrine (Ise Jingu) , located in Mie Prefecture, is home to the primary pilgrimage site for…
The Zokin Dash: Mitsue’s Rousing Tradition
In the wooded village of Mitsue, a rousing tradition called the ‘Zokin Dash!’ takes place on Sports Day, a Japanese…
All You Can Eat Grapes in Nabari
I recently learned that grape picking is the seasonal thing to do during summer in Japan; and Nabari was the…
3 Best Trekking Places in East Nara Nabari
As you know, the area around East Nara Nabari is rich in nature and surrounded by mountains. Waterfalls and hiking…
Tasting Local Sake from East Nara Nabari
Local cuisine and sake are one of the pleasures of traveling. I like beer and wine, but sake tastes best…
Kinoko no Yakata, a Mushroom Restaurant in Nara
This restaurant has been closed. For the third time, I finally made it to Kinoko no Yakata. Kinoko no Yakata,…
Muro Dam, Nabari River, and Uda River Infrastructure Tourism Course Test Ride
Aiming for Effective Utilization of Rich Natural Scenery and Tourism Resources What is infrastructure tourism? In recent years, “infrastructure tourism,”…
Bamboo Thinning for a Sustainable Community
For the past several years, Nabari City in Mie Prefecture has been using local bamboo to enliven the town with…
