Cross-border trekking in East Nara Nabari: Day 1
In East Nara Nabari, there are many mountain climbing and hiking spots that especially beginner or intermediate level hikers can…
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Enjoying Installation Art in Murou, Nara
It's that time of year when the trees are getting greener and greener, and when you're driving along, you can’t…
Baby Lamb Debut Party at Mee Mee Farm
Hi, it’s Mineko! How is everyone? The cold winter has finally passed, and a warm spring is just around the…
Stay tuned for cycling tours in East Nara Nabari!
My name is May, and I am a promoter of East Nara Nabari (ENN). In our area, we have a…
Weekend Warriors at Taisenkaku Inn
You have not been to Japan until you stay in a traditional Japanese inn, ryokan. We had to perform the…
Snow Mountain Hike in Beginner-friendly Mt. Miune
With the new year a few weeks old by now and the days still cold, how are you all doing?…
A visit to Akame 48 Waterfalls Bamboo Lantern Illumination 2020
“What a serene environment lightened up by the bright yellow light creating a daylight environment up the hills from a…
Marché Day in Soni
Last Updated on July 25, 2023 Whenever I come to East Nara & Nabari, I realize how fresh the air…
Mt. Kono, A Planetarium on Earth—Yamazoe, Nara
Is Mt. Kono a Planetarium on Earth Created by Ancient People? Mt. Kono, located within the Nara Prefectural Tsukigase-Konoyama Natural…
Sneak Preview: Bamboo Lantern Illumination at Akame 48 Waterfalls
On a refreshing sunny day in early autumn, I visited Akame 48 Waterfalls (Nabari, Mie Pref.)! I’ve visited the place…
A Village Where Creators Gather – Higashiyoshino
Nature, pottery, and international exchange One day in September, in the last days of summer, I drove to Higashiyoshino Village…
Crafting Bamboo Lanterns for the Waterfall Illumination
Hi, it’s Mineko! It’s been quite a while since I updated this blog. How is everyone doing? It was extremely…
Late Summer Blueberry Picking Is Just Like a Treasure Hunt!
Today I would like to share with you “blueberry picking,” a fun summer activity you can enjoy in Uda City.…
A workcation at Akame 48 Waterfalls Campground
A workcation… while listening to the sounds of water Recently, the concept of “workcation” has become popular (for those unfamiliar…
A Poolful of Giant Salamanders
Habitats of Giant Salamanders Do you know what the largest amphibian is? Giant salamanders! And among the giant salamander family,…
Murou Dam & Neighboring Spiritual Sites
Dam Tour in East Nara Nabari Did you know that there are some dams in ENN (East Nara Nabari) area?…
Himeshi Myojin, a Mysterious Hidden Sanctuary in East Nara
Are you a Nara person or a Kyoto person? I know Kyoto is one of the most popular travel destinations…
3 wagashi snacks and interesting stories behind them
Do you have a sweet tooth? I do. My coworkers sometimes give me wagashi, or Japanese sweets at the office.…
3 Hidden Spots That Kids Can Enjoy
Hi, my name is Mineko, a local from the ENN area. I’m going to write here from time to time…
Beautiful World of Rime Ice
Having fun climbing the snowy Matterhorn of Kansai, “Mt. Takami”! Long time no see, it’s me, Meg. What have you…
Best time to Visit East Nara & Nabari
Like other places in Japan, the East Nara Nabari area has beautiful four seasons. You can visit here basically any…
A day in Mitsue Village, Nara
On a sunny day in December, I visited Mitsue Village. While I have traveled to many places in Japan, I…
Dessert Tour in Uda-Matsuyama
Enjoy Sweets Hopping in the Historic Uda-Matsuyama Hi there! It seems that autumn is completely here in Japan! Speaking of…
Bamboo Lantern Illumination at Akame 48 Waterfalls
This post is about the event in 2019 Autumn feels at Akame Falls At Akame 48 Waterfalls, some of the…
