Category Archives: Azumino

Nagano in a Nutshell: N,S,E,W,Central

Posted on August 11, 2010 by YomoYama Magazine

photos and text by Whitney Conti Nagano is the kind of inaka which attracts famed artists, first class alpinists, and a rich culture based around local food and unique landscape. However, the prefecture’s English tourism information is limited and often … Continue reading →

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Bakeries and Cafes

Posted on February 14, 2010 by YomoYama Magazine

Matsumoto Sweets. Since 1913. Matsumoto. Hours: 9:00-18:00. Everyday. Tel. 0263-32-5300. Above and beyond the standard array of delicious baked goods, sweets uniquely offers hot pressed reuben sandwiches, bread bowl soups, and a 1930s wood polished indoor seating and outdoor patio … Continue reading →

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Going organic in Nagano

Posted on February 10, 2010 by YomoYama Magazine

Nagano prefecture may be considered the “inaka” which literally translates as rural but it’s mountains and quiet attract the hip and trendy of the young organic, local movement bustling in Tokyo and thriving in our ken. A lot of the … Continue reading →

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Globalizing sushi by turning it inside out

Posted on February 2, 2010 by Whitney Conti

1980’s Arnold Schwarzenegger, The California Roll, and Nagano’s Iwanaga Yoshinori: Globalizing sushi by turning it inside out By Whitney Conti Last night I ate a Terminator 2 sushi roll…in Nagano, Japan’s quintessential country side inaka. You won’t find it on … Continue reading →

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Yama Picks: Best Burgers in Nagano

Posted on February 2, 2010 by YomoYama Magazine

Burgers U2 Burger. Matsumoto City. Double stacked, chicken pattied, spam packed, avocado topped, teriyaki sauced, bacon layered… U2 burger features 24 different burger variations/toppings. For the adventurous and triple stomached, you can even get the preposterously large “big monster” burger. … Continue reading →

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