Discover rural Japan at Jon-Nobi village: harvest rice by hand, transport it by horse, hang it to dry on a suspension bridge, and then make your own onigiri (rice balls) by an irori hearth. Top off the experience by learning to craft traditional washi paper. […]
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This circular tour takes you through the watersheds and mountain passes that divide eastern and western Japan. Along the way, you’ll discover how snowfall shapes a rich culture of food, crafts, and natural ecosystems. Snow nurtures traditional techniques such as weaving, snow-cellar preservation, and fermentation. In spring, melting snow feeds the land, bringing wild mountain […]
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