Four festivals held in different parts of central Japan provide glimpses into Japanese music ... The festival is a can’t-miss part of a winter excursion to Nozawa Onsen, which is itself a ...

Catrina Sugita experiences the area's winter lifestyle and its fiery festivals. Lake Tazawako is Japan's deepest with just over 423 meters. In winter, it doesn't freeze over, and its beautiful ...

Throughout the year, Japan comes alive with matsuri, festivals that celebrate local ... illuminated at nightfall in the heart ...