What became today’s largest metropole in the world started out as a small town in the 13th century and became a small castle town in the 15th century. Then the feudal lords started fighting out a war that would change the course of Edo’s history forever.
When Tokyo was selected to host the 2020 summer Olympics in 2013, the excitement was great. Japan took a big hit in 2011 when the large Tohoku triple disaster struck the country, and we all needed something to look forward to.
Hakuba in Nagano is one of Japan’s ski areas with several large ski resorts to choose from. The magnificent views and snow conditions make it very popular.
Nagano city is a good place to stay as a base for making day trips in the area with its good bus and train connections. What is there to do in the city itself?