Nagano

Eating insects in Japan included dragonflies, a tradition that surprises researchers

by
Eating insects in Japan included dragonflies, a tradition that surprises researchers

One woman in her seventies, born and raised in the village of Kunohe in Iwate prefecture, recalled her days in junior school when she ate dragonflies a few times with friends. “I was told that dragonflies were good for my health because they are gods,” she said. “When we would play near the mountains or … Read more

Why foreign tourists are drawn to the skiing in Hakuba, Japan: powder snow, great food, uncrowded slopes, and for many it is cheaper than at home

by
Why foreign tourists are drawn to the skiing in Hakuba, Japan: powder snow, great food, uncrowded slopes, and for many it is cheaper than at home

As for which mountain town to pick, consult Winter Olympic history: Nagano hosted in 1998, while Sapporo did the honours for the 1972 games. Happo-One in the Hakuba Valley ski area, Nagano, Japan. Photo: Happo-One While Sapporo, capital of Hokkaido prefecture, gets some of the world’s most consistent powder dumps, nicknamed “Japow”, the slopes often … Read more