Tag Archives: Nagano

Yomoyama Magazine: Fall 2010

Please enjoy the fall 2010 edition of Yomoyama magazine online, chalk full of tips for surviving and thriving in the Nagano fall, alongside creative works that will get you basking in the beauty of the season. We’re incredibly proud of the product that has been produced, and are confident that you’ll enjoy the read. Continue reading

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9kjikan Café, Nagano City

Straight coffee in a simple setting 9kjikan (rest time) makes simplicity stylish. Their walls are clean, white, and bare with the exception of a pinned up pocket size calendar and post card sized Abbey Road placard. Tables are simple with … Continue reading

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Shiojiri Community Center Pottery Classes

Submitted by Andrew Len Ritsema When: every other Wednesday night from 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. Where: Shiojiri city, Community Center What: It is actually a pottery club that meets every Wednesday, and one of the members is my Taicho teacher … Continue reading

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Interview with Local Shiojiri Pottery Sensei

by Charity Elford Nestled amongst the mountains and the quiet, rustic surrounds of Asahi Village lies a 120 year old Samurai house. Its huge ominous stance looms ahead of me, much like the first encounter up close with a Sumo, … Continue reading

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There’s Just Something About Those Mountains:

There’s Just Something About Those Mountains: A Reflection from the Gay, Jewish Cheerleader by Jon Reimer It occurs to me in writing this that, although it has been only a year since I left the JET Programme to pursue other … Continue reading

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Going organic in Nagano

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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The Venues and Drinks of Nagano City Nightlife

INDIA live in the sky Music Hall and Bar. INDIA live in the sky probably brings in the most and most ecclectic acts to Nagano city. Their stage is equiped for bands as well as DJs, and their schedule is … Continue reading

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Yama Picks: Best Pizza in Nagano

Pizza: Best Thin Crust, American style, and Organic Pizza in Nagano La Foret. Chikuma City. If you are ready to splurge on taste and money, La Foret combines chalet styled décor, kiln ovens, and international ingredients for imaginative gourmet thin … Continue reading

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SoSo Fusion Bar and Restaurant: Saku, Nagano

contributed by Charlotte Ford Where? Saku City What? SoSo is a bar restaurant serving a fusion of Thai, Italian and Japanese food. Why? Contemporary décor, a vast selection of alcohol (including Guinness), amazing homemade food using local produce and no … Continue reading

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Shinano Brewery: Local Brewery Nails It

Shinano Brewery: By Derek Hurst I’d heard about it since I got here—the local microbrewery that apparently had a brew master who apprenticed in Boston.  Famous for miles around, I saw the signs everywhere: the train station, the tourist centers, … Continue reading

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Ben’s Ski Guide to Nagano

Ben Raven’s seasoned guide to Nagano prefecture best ski hills and best kept ski secrets. Continue reading

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