Enjoy the wine, whisky & sake of Japan along the Nomikaidō (JR Chūō Line).
Nezu Memorial Museum
Visit a grand home and garden from the early Shōwa period in Yamanashi City, Yamanashi.
Forest Bathing in Japan
Escape the pressures of modern life in the forests of Yamanashi, Japan.
Winery Touring in Japan
Use the local bus to travel between wineries in Koshu, Yamanashi.
The Dogs of Kamijo Village
Spend a night in a quaint village in Koshu, Yamanashi.
Château Mercian & Miyakoen
Step into the past at Japan’s first winery in Koshu, Yamanashi.
Making Wine the 19th-Century Way
Make traditional stone-tank wine in Fuefuki, Yamanashi.
The Togawa Oshi House (Pilgrim’s Inn)
Visit a pilgrim’s inn dating back to 1768 in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi.
Obon Festival in Akasawa Village
Experience a remarkable Obon festival in Hayakawa, Yamanashi.
Japanese Comfort Food in Yamanashi
Discover where to eat hōtō at Lake Kawaguchiko, Yamanashi.
Rules to Follow in Japan
Learn how to navigate the customs and culture of Japan.
Yamanashi Through the Eyes of a Nature Enthusiast
Share a passion for nature with a local photographer in Yamanashi.