Sitting on the flood plains of the Matsukawa, a tributary of the Chikuma River, Obuse is one of Nagano Prefecture’s smallest towns, with a population of just 12,000. Obuse’s unique culture developed ...
During Japan’s Tokugawa Period (1603-1868) the country was dotted with trading towns, central hubs through which flowed people and goods. Many of these towns withered after Japan industrialized at the ...
The little town of Obuse 小布施町 in Nagano Prefecture is known for its chestnuts, which have inspired dishes such as chestnut-flavored ice cream, crepes and cakes. In the Edo period, the shogun was fond ...
U.I. International, a company that operates a food and beverage business utilizing historic local real estate and locally produced ingredients, will open a cafe and shop for "KUTEN.", a manufacturer ...
The small town of Obuse in Nagano Prefecture, set against the scenic backdrop of the famed “five peaks of northern Shinano,” is home to one of Japan’s oldest and most distinguished sake makers: ...
The small town of Obuse nestles quietly in the foothills of the Japan Alps, a 30-minute ride on a local rail line from the prefectural capital of Nagano City. Known locally for its apples and sweet ...
Kate Graham explores Obuse, a little corner of Japan being given a make-over by a visionary American expatriate What strikes you most about the centre of Obuse is what's missing. There are no bland ...
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