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…
Higashiyoshino
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…
Bento & Forest Life Experience
As a CIR (Coordinator for International Relations), I was invited to a trial tour in Higashiyoshino, which was such a…
Two-Day Border Traverse on the Nara–Mie Ridge
Last Updated on December 11, 2025An Intermediate-Level Mountain Journey in Kansai Introduction For hikers seeking a more demanding mountain outing…
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…
Beautiful World of Rime Ice: Mt. Takami in Higashiyoshino
Having fun climbing the snowy Matterhorn of Kansai, “Mt. Takami”! Long time no see, it’s me, Meg. What have you…
Staying at Myojindaira in the summer in a tent, and a feast
Myoujindaira, a famous camping site with an elevation of 1300m Evening in summer. While listening to a chorus of cicadas,…
The 1000 Weeping Cherry Trees of Takami no Sato
A Shower of Cherry Blossom Petals! It’s been a long time! This is Megu from ENN. The weather has really…