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Have you ever heard of Hinamatsuri? It is known as Girl’s festival in Japan. I am also celebrated when I was childhood. There, they pray and celebrate the sound growth of girls in the family. Today, I will talk about this event clearly.

Have you ever heard of Oni? In Japan, Oni sometimes appear in our lives. For example, they appear in picture books for children. And also, every year on the 3rd of February, there is an event about Oni. Today, I will explain about such Oni in this column.

Sutra copying is a writing meditation of Buddhism. It is only the East Asian practice of hand-copying. In this article, we introduce basic information about […]

In the winter season, Nagano prefecture’s several towns hold a winter festival. For example, the Snow festival, Snowdome festival and much more.

Where is the center of Nagano? What is the symbolic place of Nagano? Many local residents will say “Lake Suwa (諏訪湖)”. For Nagano’s local residents, Lake Suwa existence towers over everything. Lake Suwa is located in Suwa city that is southern area of Nagano prefecture.

DAIO WASABi FARM (大王わさび農場) is located in Hotaka area in Azumino city, Nagano Prefecture, Japan. Visitor can enjoy eating wasabi food, touching the rich nature of Azumino walking around the biggest wasabi farm in Japan.