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…
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,…
Cross-border trekking in East Nara Nabari: Day 2
Following Day 1, I’m going to write about Day 2 of our cross-border trek between Nara and Mie prefectures. First,…
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…
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…
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
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…
