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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Farming Experiences in Nabari: Sweet Potato Digging
Sweet potato digging is one of the activities offered as part of Farming Experiences in Nabari. In this program, you…
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…
Japanese New Year Traditions: Farming Experiences in Nabari
Through Farming Experiences in Nabari, you can enjoy a variety of seasonal programs. In this article, we introduce one available…
Farming Experiences in Nabari: Bento Making & Waterfall Hike
Nabari, located in the western part of Mie Prefecture, is a city rich in nature, despite being just an hour…
Farming Experiences in Nabari: Organic Rice Harvesting
Through Farming Experiences in Nabari, you can enjoy a variety of seasonal activities. In this article, we introduce a program…
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 Shinto…
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…
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…
Kintsugi Experience in Soni Village, the Birthplace of Urushi Lacquering
Have you ever heard of kintsugi? It is also called kintsukuroi. If this doesn't ring a bell, have you ever…
Takigyo Meditation at Seiyo-ji
It has been six months since I moved to Uda City, Nara Prefecture. The busy summer days are over, and…